Youth and Restorative Justice

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We invite you to participate in the 4th National Conference on Restorative Justice in Toledo, Ohio. The conference will convene at the University of Toledo’s Health Science Campus on June 19. 2013. Pre‐ conference activities on the evening of June 18, 2013 will kick off the three‐day event. The conference will bring together academics, educators, community leaders, grassroots activists, politicians, practitioners, judges, policymakers, faith leaders and concerned citizens to explore the use of restorative justice principles and practices to meet local needs. Given the relationship between the justice system and people of color, the holiday of Juneteenth is the appropriate date to start an exploration of Restorative Justice and Race.

Submissions for presentations at the 2013 NCRJ meetings are invited to explore questions pertaining to racial, ethnic, and class disparities, disproportionate minority contact (DMC), and cultural competency such as:

• How can restorative justice techniques reduce disproportionate minority contact (DMC) among youth?
• How can youth participate to reduce racial, ethnic, and class disparities and increase cultural competency in their own communities using restorative justice techniques?
• How can we use restorative justice approaches in response to juvenile offending?
• Can restorative justice approaches reduce reoffender rates? Why or why not?
• How can communities address opposition to restorative justice techniques in response to juvenile offending in their own communities?
• Is there a need for additional concern for children’s rights who may participate in diversion programs that are driven by the restorative justice movement?

The above are simply suggestions for exploration at our conference. We are open to any other questions one might want to explore and discuss at the 2013 meetings.

Presentations may fit into one of three programmatic options. These options are:

• Themed Panel Presentation (15-20 minute presentation on a panel with 3-4 other speakers on related topics);
• Dedicated Session (75 minute presentation by a single speaker or single organization); and,
• Round Table Discussion (75 minute period themed conversation with 3-4 panelists and moderator).

Track coordinators will develop specific panels, sessions, and discussions based on proposals selected from those submitted. All proposals must be submitted on-line through the conference website (www.restorativejusticenow.org). The following information is required: author(s), contact information (mail, phone, e-mail address), type of presentation, working title, and an abstract of 150 words or less.

Key Dates:
- Formal Proposal and Abstract (Extended deadline) March 22, 2013
- Notifications of Acceptance April 30, 2013

 

Complete the Call for Presentations Submission Form for Youth and Restorative Justice