This section provides a general listing of conference programming by subject area.  Refer to the conference schedule for more details on individual programs.  You can also use this website's search function (at top right) to find conference details on a topic of interest.  On the search tab at right simply select the word "keywords...", type in your desired subject, and hit enter.  

Addiction, see Substance Abuse 

Alcohol:

Tuesday 10:30 a.m., "Communties, Colleges and Consumption:  An Alternative to Policing in Reducing Alcohol Related Harms among College Students," William Lugo, Eastern Connecticut State University.  One of four presentations in the Research and Teaching track. 

About Restorative Justice in general:

Sunday 3:45 p.m. keynote by Elaine Enns and Ched Myers, "Broadening the Definition of Restorative Justice".

Monday 9:00 a.m. keynote by Dr. Mark Umbreit, "RJ in the 21st Century:  A Social Movement Full of Pitfalls and Opportunities".

Tuesday 3:30 p.m. paper presentation, "How Restorative Is Restorative?  An Examination of Program Integrity and Outcomes," Holly Ventura Miller, University of Texas at San Antonio.  One of four paper presentations in the Research and Academic track.

Tuesday 7:30 p.m. keynote by Leigh Garrett, "Moving Toward a Restorative Community:  Aspects of Systemic Change in a Large Australian City".

Wednesday 10:45 a.m. concluding roundtable with prior keynoters. 

Circles and related restorative practices: 

Tuesday 3:30 p.m., "Creating an Intensive Three-Day Restorative Justice Experience in a Maximum Security Prison," workshop with Justice Janine P. Geske.

9:00 a.m. Wednesday, "Introduction to Peacemaking Circles" with Kay Pranis. 

Clergy Abuse: 

9:00 a.m. Tuesday keynote by Justice Janine P. Geske, "Restoring the Harm in Cases of Clergy Abuse". 

Colleges and Universities: 

Tuesday 10:30 a.m., "Communties, Colleges and Consumption:  An Alternative to Policing in Reducing Alcohol Related Harms among College Students," William Lugo, Eastern Connecticut State University.  One of four presentations in the Research and Teaching track.

Tuesday 10:30 a.m., "Restorative Justice within Education" with Leigh Garrett, Gina Bata, Donald Haldeman and Jeannette Holtham.

RJ in Correctional Facilities:

Monday 3:30 p.m., "The TASC Sheridan Model:  Substance Abuse Treatment by the Illinois Department of Corrections and Partner Agencies".

Monday 3:30 p.m., "Faith-based Dorms, the Correctional System and the Community," a panel led by Jack G. Cowley.

Tuesday 3:30 p.m. paper presentation, "Bridges to Life:  Evaluation of an In-Prison Restorative Justice Intervention," Marilyn Armour, University of Texas at Austin, and John Sage, founder and Executive Director, Bridges to Life.  One of four presentations in the Research and Academic track.

Tuesday 3:30 p.m., "Relationships:  The Working Partnership between the Texas Correctional System and the Faith Community," panel discussion with Bert Thompson, Nathaniel Quarterman, Madeline Ortiz, Doug Dretke and Bryan Collier. 

RJ and Criminal Justice:

Monday 10:30 a.m., "Reframing Advocacy in Restorative Justice Cases," Tom Reed, Public Defender, Milwaukee Trail Office; David Lerman, Restorative Justice Coordinator, Milwaukee County DA's Office.  One of four presentations in the Research and Teaching track.

Monday 10:30 a.m., "Humanizing the Defendant and Prosecutor:  A Christian Contextual Jurisprudence," Felicia M. George, Attorney at Law, Denver, Colorado; Karen Crozier, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California.  One of four presentations in the Research and Academic track.

Monday, 1:45 p.m., "The View from the Bench:  A Judges' Panel on Restorative Justice," with the Honorable Janine P. Geske, the Honorable Rob Junell, the Honorable Nancy Stein Nowak, the Honorable Peter Sakai, the Honorable Catherine Torres-Stahl, and the Honorable Kimberley Krieder.

Tuesday 2:00 p.m. keynote by Kay Pranis, "Healing and Accountability in the Criminal Justice System as a Workplace:  Applying Restorative Justice Processes".

Domestic Violence content:

Monday 10:30 a.m., "The Challenges of Applying Restorative Justice to Situations of Domestic Violence," led by Kay Pranis

Wednesday 9:00 a.m., "Restorative Justice with Respect to Domestic Violence," paper presentation by Sayantani Guin, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India.  One of four presentations.  

RJ in Education:

Tuesday 10:30 a.m., "Restorative Justice in Education" panel discussion with Leigh Garrett, Gina Bata, Donald Haldeman and Jeannette Holtham.

Restorative Justice content from a Faith perspective:

Tuesday 10:30 a.m. with the Rev. Dr. Marcus Cosby, "Biblical Concepts of Restorative Justice"

Monday 10:30 a.m., "Humanizing the Defendant and Prosecutor:  A Christian Contextual Jurisprudence," Felicia M. George, Attorney at Law, Denver, Colorado; Karen Crozier, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, California.  One of four presentations in the Research and Academic track.

Monday 3:30 p.m., "Faith-based Dorms, the Correctional System and the Community," a panel led by Jack G. Cowley 

Tuesday 10:30 a.m., "Probation and the Role of the Faith Community" with Joel Zamarripa.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. with Elaine Enns and Ched Myers, "Ambassadors of Reconciliation:  Scriptural Perspectives for Faith Communities Exploring Restorative Justice"

Wednesday 9:00 a.m., "Addiction and the Role of the Faith Community," with the Rev. Dr. Matt Russell and Stek Steck

International views of restorative justice:

Monday 3:30 p.m., "International Viewpoints on Restorative Justice," with Kay Pranis, Howard Zehr, Leigh Garrett, Marty Price, and others.

Tuesday 3:30 p.m., "Restorative Justice Research in Canada," Tanya Rugge, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Canada.  One of four paper presentations in the Research and Academic track.

Tuesday 7:30 p.m. keynote by Leigh Garrett, "Moving Toward a Restorative Community:  Aspects of Systemic Change in a Large Australian City".

Wednesday 9:00 a.m., "From Inquisitorial to Restorative Process:  Challenges for Criminal Justice Reform in South America," Alejandra Mera, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.  One of four presentations in the Academic and Research track.

Juvenile Justice content:

Sunday 7:30 p.m. keynote by Dr. Gordon Bazemore, "Restorative Justice and the Response to Youth Crime:  Beyond Treatment and Punishment for Juvenile Offenders".

Monday 10:30 a.m. workshop with Dr. Gordon Bazemore, "Restorative Justice in the Juvenile Justice Continuum:  From Diversion through Reentry".

Monday 3:30 p.m. paper presentation, "Juvenile Offenders and Police:  An Examination of RJ Principles and Concepts in Law Enforcement Training", Michael J. Grabowski, Santa Rosa Junior College, California.  One of four presentations in the Research and Academic track. 

Monday 3:30 p.m. panel discussion, "Perspectives on Juvenile Justice".

Tuesday 3:30 p.m. paper presentation, "Responding to Young People Responsible for Harm:  A Comparative Study of Restorative and Mainstream Practices," Avery Calhoun, University of Calgary, and Gail Daniels and Sheila Brantnall, Calgary Community Conferencing.  One of four presentations in the Research and Academic track. 

Measurement and Evaluation of RJ programs: 

Monday 12:45 p.m., "An Academic Round Table:  Evaluation Quandaries in Restorative Justice," with Dr. Marilyn Armour, Dr. Michael J. Gilbert, Dr. Mark Umbreit and Dr. Gordon Bazemore.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m. paper presentation, "The Impact of Restorative and Mainstream Responses to Harm on Victims:  A Comparative Study", Avery Calhoun, University of Calgary, and Gail Daniels and Sheila Brantnall, Calgary Community Conferencing.  One of four presentations in the Research and Academic track.

Mediation content:

Monday 10:30 a.m. panel discussion, "Issues of Mediation" with Dr. Marilyn Armour, Dr. Howard Zehr, Dr. Mark Umbreit, and Mark Odom

10:30 a.m. Tuesday, "Best Practices in RJ in the US:  Toward a Culturally Competent Victim-Offender Mediation," J.J. Choi, University of Kansas.  One of four presentations in the Research and Teaching track.

Mental Health and Mental Retardation:

Tuesday 10:30 a.m. "Interventions:  Diverting Persons with Drug Abuse, Mental Retardation and Mental Health Issues from the Criminal Justice System," with Leon Evans and Gilbert Gonzales.

Tuesday 3:30 p.m., "A Further Exploration of Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System" with Tuan D. Nguyen, Ph.D., and Scott Hickey, Ph.D. 

RJ and Multicultural Dialogue content:

3:30 p.m. Monday, "The Meeting Ground:  A New Mexico Model for Multicultural and Interfaith Dialogue" with Jim Baird of Ghost Ranch and representatives of the Meeting Ground.

10:30 a.m. Tuesday, "Best Practices in RJ in the US:  Toward a Culturally Competent Victim-Offender Mediation," J.J. Choi, University of Kansas.  One of four presentations in the Research and Teaching track.

RJ and Offenders:

Sunday 2:00 p.m. keynote by Congressman Danny K. Davis, "The Second Chance Act:  Views of Restorative Justice from Capitol Hill".

Tuesday 3:30 p.m., "Restorative Practices with Offenders and the Formerly Incarcerated," panel discussion with John W. Byrd, Joe Shaffer, the Rev. Karen Garrison, Cheryl Naron, Leon Evans, Gilbert Gonzales, Cheryl Miller and Chris Pedrozzi.

Tuesday 3:30 p.m., "Creating an Intensive Three-Day Restorative Justice Experience in a Maximum Security Prison," workshop with Justice Janine P. Geske.

9:00 a.m. Wednesday panel discussion, "From Incarceration to Reentry:  It's about Relationships", with Larry Frank, Jorge Garcia and David Earl Williams. 

Probation:

Monday 10:30 a.m., "Probation and the Role of the Faith Community" with Joel Zamarripa.

Restorative Justice and Public Policy content: 

Sunday 2:00 p.m. keynote by Congressman Danny K. Davis, "The Second Chance Act:  Views of Restorative Justice from Capitol Hill

Monday 10:30 a.m., "Criminal Justice, Public Policy and Restorative Practices," a panel discussion with Justice Janine P. Geske, the Honorable Rob Junell, the Honorable Tommy Adkisson, the Honorable Patti Radle.

Susbstance Abuse:

Monday 3:30 p.m. program under Practitioners of RJ:  "The TASC Sheridan Model:  Substance Abuse Treatment by the Illinois Department of Corrections and Partner Agencies"

Tuesday 10:30 a.m. "Interventions:  Diverting Persons with Drug Abuse, Mental Retardation and Mental Health Issues from the Criminal Justice System," with Leon Evans and Gilbert Gonzales.

Wednesday 9:00 a.m., "Addiction and the Role of the Faith Community," with the Rev. Matt Russell and Stek Steck.

Teaching Restorative Justice:

Monday 3:30 p.m. paper presentation, "Teaching Restorative Justice Principles and Practices," Dr. Marilyn Armour, School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin.  One of four programs highlighted in session.

Victims of crime:

Sunday 2:45 p.m. keynote by Dr. Howard Zehr, "The Promises and Challenges of RJ for Victims"

Monday 10:30 a.m., "Caring for the Victims of Crime," with John Sage and Mrs. Raven Kazen

Monday 3:30 p.m., "Restorative Practices in Victim Services" with Mark Odom, Ellen Halbert, the Rev. Dr. Bruce Cook, and Dr. Paul Furukawa

Wednesday 9:00 a.m., "The Impact of Restorative and Mainstream Responses to Harm on Victims:  A Comparative Study," Avery Calhoun, University of Calgary; Gail Daniels and Sheila Brantall, Calgary Community Conferencing.  One of four presentations in the Academic and Research track.

Victim/Offender Mediation: 

10:30 a.m. Tuesday, "Advantages of Widening the Circle in Victim-Offender Dialogues:  Serious Crimes Conferencing in Maryland Prisons" with Thomasina (Tomi) Hiers and Lauren Abramson.