The week, which celebrates and promotes restorative justice, began in Canada but is now spreading to areas throughout the U.S. Restorative justice is a unique approach to criminal justice that concentrates on repairing the harm that crime does to victims, the community and the offender, while holding the offender accountable.
Registration is necessary.
November 21 - Kay Pranis will speak about restorative justice at the Sunday morning service. November 19 - Featuring restorative justice information at tables and booths by Habitat for Humanity, Society for the Blind, Canine Companions for Independence, the state restorative justice unit, transitional conferencing, the University of Minnesota Center for Restorative Justice, Prison Fellowship, victim services organizations and an inmate booth displaying quilts, dolls and other items made by inmates. Former Inmate Panel, November 20 - Former inmates who are experiencing success upon release will participate in a discussion panel before the current population to describe the issues they faced upon release, community response, struggles, and how they succeeded. Teen Panel, November 20 - Teens from the Parenting Teens Group will be invited to talk about what it is or was like having a mother in prison. Restorative justice posters will also be displayed.