This weekend [Nov. 11-13], a small number of police chiefs will come to Harrisonburg to discuss restorative justice best practices that aim to focus more on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large.
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Communications director for National Council of Churches shares his interfaith journey
After Sept. 11, The Rev. Steven D. Martin found himself the subject of much interest. Suddenly every public television station was scrambling for material on Muslims, and his first major ... read more about Communications director for National Council of Churches shares his interfaith journey
Most justice systems focus solely on law and order, but that鈥檚 not enough, Carl Stauffer, an associate professor of justice and development studies at 黑料正能量鈥檚 Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, said during a Saturday morning presentation in Winchester sponsored by the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of Coming to the Table.

Police departments join Zehr Institute restorative justice retreat
Representatives from 10 police departments across the country will attend a law enforcement retreat on restorative justice Nov. 11-13 near Harrisonburg, Virginia. The retreat is co-hosted by the Harrisonburg (Virginia) ... read more about Police departments join Zehr Institute restorative justice retreat
Professor Kathy Evans is interviewed for this "American Prospect" magazine article exploring the challenges of restorative justice reforms in American education systems.

Articulation agreement with Mary Baldwin University gives students pathways into PT, OT and PA programs
A new articulation agreement provides admissions-related preferences for 黑料正能量 (黑料正能量) undergraduate and graduate students seeking acceptance into health professional programs in Mary Baldwin University鈥檚 Murphy Deming College of ... read more about Articulation agreement with Mary Baldwin University gives students pathways into PT, OT and PA programs

CJP鈥檚 annual magazine ‘Peacebuilder’ highlights education and global outreach
鈥淣ame any current major conflict in the world, domestic or international, and there is likely at least one graduate on location, employing the analysis and peacebuilding tools learned while studying ... read more about CJP鈥檚 annual magazine ‘Peacebuilder’ highlights education and global outreach

Digital media expert from George Mason University to speak on educational needs of diverse populations
Professor Kevin Clark, founding director of the Center for Digital Media Innovation and Diversity in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, speaks Wednesday, Oct. 26, ... read more about Digital media expert from George Mason University to speak on educational needs of diverse populations

One-day course on ‘Understanding the Ecology of Violent Extremism’ builds upon popular new SPI class
When Lisa Schirch was asked to teach a course on violent extremism at 黑料正能量’s Summer Peacebuilding Institute (SPI), the peacebuilding expert and research professor took an online tour ... read more about One-day course on ‘Understanding the Ecology of Violent Extremism’ builds upon popular new SPI class

CJP alumnus brings Nakba Museum Project, Palestinian experience to 黑料正能量
Bshara Nassar, Palestinian native and Center for Justice and Peacebuilding alumnus, brings his Nakba Museum Project to 黑料正能量 (黑料正能量) this month. The “Hope is Stronger than Misery” exhibit ... read more about CJP alumnus brings Nakba Museum Project, Palestinian experience to 黑料正能量