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...Welcome to our week-long discussion on Restorative Justice! 🌟 This powerful approach focuses on healing and repairing harm caused by conflict. Interested in learning more? Drop us a message at info@calvertconcept.onmicrosoft.com. Let's create a world built on understanding and restoration. #RestorativeJustice #Healing #Community"

Imagine a justice system that prioritizes repairing harm and rebuilding lives over punishment. Restorative justice is the future we need – one that focuses on healing, accountability that repairs, and community restoration. This approach provides a platform for those affected by harm to have their voices heard and their needs addressed. It also allows those who have caused harm to understand the impact of their actions and take meaningful steps toward making amends. Ultimately, restorative justice strengthens our communities by fostering understanding, empathy, and mutual respect. #RestorativeJustice

Stop Violence Now! Here are 4️⃣ effective ways to prevent violence in our communities. Education, community engagement, legislation, and promoting nonviolence are key. Let's work together to build safer spaces for everyone! www.projectseed.us #StopViolence #CommunitySafety #EducationMatters #Legislation #PeaceBuilding #PreventionPrograms #SafeCommunities #Nonviolence #EndViolence #Awareness

Building Bridges: The Path to Truth and Reconciliation In this insightful discussion, we explore the essential steps toward truth and reconciliation. Discover why forgiveness is crucial and how we can build bridges instead of walls in our communities, fostering understanding and harmony together. #TruthAndReconciliation #BuildingBridges #CommunityConnection #ForgivenessJourney #Understanding #HealingTogether #IndigenousVoices #SocialUnity #EmpathyInAction #CulturalAwareness

#PowerStation #29April2024 : #They #Who #hold #the #Power #Shape #the #Narrative : "In this episode of Power Station, #Marisol #Bello shares how the #Housing #Narrative #Lab is #countering #damaging #messages embedded in our culture #about #who #becomes #homeless #and #why. It is building a new, more nuanced narrative that emphasizes empathy over blame and policy solutions over criminalization. We discuss the #Lab’s #newest #report, #conducted #with #the #National #Homelessness #Law #Center, that #probes #public #perceptions #of and #experiences #with #homelessness. The fact that so #many #respondents #know #homelessness #up #close is foundational to a powerful new movement for change."

When we talk about "Circles," it's not a shape to us. It's open, community conversations. Xavier Graves, our Executive Director, defines exactly what they are -- a process for us to build community, while also addressing harm and conflict. It's an open and non-judgmental conversation where everyone can speak equitably. Try one with us (it's free) on the first and 3rd Tuesday of every month. Subscribe to our community calendar @ www.rjiok.org to get more details! #RestorativeJustice #CommunityConversations #CommunityHealing #RestorativeCircles #ConflictResolution

Transformative Justice (TJ) recognizes that material conditions of oppression are routinely at the root of all forms of harm. TJ aims to address and confront the root causes of harm on all levels and is an integral part of true accountability and healing for communities. It can get to the foundation of individual issues as well as systemic issues. We believe in the power of Transformative Justice to make a real difference in our communities. Have you heard of TJ before? Let us know, and let's start a conversation in the comments! #TransformativeJustice #SocialJustice #Community #JuvenileJustice

Restorative practices can help address the root causes of crime by focusing on repairing harm and fostering accountability within communities. These practices can provide a framework for resolving conflicts peacefully and promoting healing after community disputes. By giving community members, a voice in resolving issues, restorative practices empower individuals and strengthen social bonds. Need help? Please send us a message. #Restorativepractices #Mediation #CMRS #community

The 8 Essential Elements of Beloved Community. 7. Healthy Relationship (to conflict, tension, and difference) Being in Beloved Community takes a rigorous commitment to building and nurturing healthy relationships. For many of us this takes deepening our trust that we can engage in conflict and disagreement and know it doesn’t have to mean dissolution or loss. Over the coming weeks, we will be sharing the 8 Essential Elements of Beloved Community and following up each with related questions for all of us to consider, share, engage, and put into practice in our own lives and communities. #HealthyRelationships #Conflict #HealthyConflict #Community #BelovedCommunity #MartinLutherKing #MLK #BelovedCommunitiesNetwork

Are Children and Families the Cornerstone of a Thriving Church Community? 🏡👪 In this video, we explore the importance of prioritizing children and families within church communities and how it contributes to the vitality and growth of the congregation. Join us as we discuss the evolving role of churches in nurturing and engaging the younger generation. #ChildrenAndFamilies #ChurchCommunity #FutureGeneration #CongregationGrowth #FamilyOrientedChurch #YouthEngagement #NextGenLeadership #FosteringCommunity #GenerationalConnectivity #ChurchVitality