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About rjfacilitator

My experience, education, and passion have met in alternative discipline. Through my policy work and my mediation experience I have worked and studied the dynamic components of discipline in many settings. While Restorative Justice is not the only way to approach conflict in communities, it has provided me an effective model in which to examine and engage in conflict. We provide custom programs for schools, colleges, and youth serving agencies seeking to engage with conflict using healthy and sustainable tools.

Cultural appropriation in the RJ community (and other peacemaking spaces)

Posted on November 28, 2014 by rjfacilitator

In my observation of circles, peacemaking, and some RJ conferences I notice an alarming amount of cultural appropriation.  Facilitators and programs “borrow” from peaceful traditions in order to create that feeling of peace and tranquility.  I am not interested in … Continue reading →

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Exciting times for King Co. Juvenile Justice

Posted on November 14, 2014 by rjfacilitator

Today I spent a few hours with wonderful people from King Co. Juvenile Justice and the Office of Alternative Dispute Resolution.  They are working on an amazing pilot project that will eventually combine youth and adults to facilitate restorative conferences … Continue reading →

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