Feb 27, 2023 | Events and Learning Opportunities
On February 10th, 2023 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM in Long Island City, Queens, Restorative Justice Initiative (RJI) and the Roundtable Leadership Council hosted the 5th Citywide Roundtable on Restorative Approaches, in collaboration with the Center for Creative Conflict Resolution at OATH; the New York City Commission on Human Rights; Project Hajra; Sahki for South Asian Women; MoMA PS1; Malikah; Queens Community Justice Center, and Community Capacity Development. The day marked the first Citywide Roundtable held in-person since January 2020, and the first Citywide Roundtable held in Queens. The well-known cultural institution, MoMA PS1, served as host and Cosponsor.
Feb 22, 2023 | In Their Own Words, Podcasts and Other Media
Every few months we will feature an interview with a restorative practitioner to uplift the folks doing the work on the ground in our communities, highlight original and emerging applications for restorative justice, and provide a better understanding of restorative practices as applied in different contexts. First up, we have Cecilia B. Loving!
Jan 18, 2023 | Events and Learning Opportunities, News and Updates
5th Citywide Roundtable on Restorative Practices After a year-long hiatus, we’re thrilled to announce that the Citywide Roundtable on Restorative Approaches is back! Registration is now open for the 5th Citywide Roundtable in Long Island City, Queens on February 10th,... 
Nov 2, 2022 | In Their Own Words
I believe that circles can be a powerful space in which Americans can build trust and connection with one another, affirm their core values and enhance their understanding of racism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia and other forces that are deployed to tear our communities apart. Perhaps most importantly, circles can also be a space in which we learn how to take action to counter these forces and foster a culture of belonging in the communities where we live and work.
Jul 13, 2022 | In Their Own Words
A School Leader’s Reflections on Finding Community During an Unpredictable Year by Kathleen Rucker This past Friday at the NACRJ conference in Chicago, I sat in a circle with educators grappling with a range of questions and concerns related to implementing RJ in...