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Disability Justice, Anti Ableism, and Neurodivergence By Zoe S. Collins

During the April 2022 meeting of the State RJ Council, Zoe Collins from Spiramind, an organization that specializes in offering education and consultation services on Disability Justice, delivered a presentation. The presentation focused on the fundamental principles of disability, ableism, and Disability Justice. Additionally, Zoe provided an extensive overview of Neurodivergence, highlighting its impact on […]

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The Imperative Need for an LGBTIQA2S+ Lens in Restorative Justice

Restorative Justice / RJ Colorado

This webinar delves into the significance of LGBTIQA2S+ representation in Restorative Justice (RJ) and the role of RJ in supporting these communities. Specifically, the members of the Restorative Rainbow Alliance (RRA), an alliance led by the LGBTIQA2S+ community, emphasize the unique needs and challenges of LGBTIQA2S+ individuals engaged in RJ processes. To facilitate their participation,

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Laying Down The Law For Troubled Youths

Uncategorized / RJ Colorado

By LIZ SAWYER and CHRIS SERRES // Photos by JERRY HOLT • Star Tribune Six teenage boys dressed in hoodies and wearing ankle monitors sat in silence as they passed around a photograph of a 3-year-old named Casson, who was killed in the crossfire of a gang shootout 27 years ago. The photo of the

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Restorative Justice Council adopts Restorative Rainbow Alliance Code of Conduct

Uncategorized / RJ Colorado

The Restorative Justice Coordinating Council (RJ Council) is pleased to announce the addition of a new Facilitator Code of Conduct to the set of written Standards the RJ Council has adopted over the years. These foundational documents serve to guide Restorative Justice practitioners, practices, and trainings in various contexts in Colorado. The new document was

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2022 Resorative Justice Policy Circle

Uncategorized / RJ Colorado

The annual statewide listening circle, co-hosted by the CO Restorative Justice Council & Colorado Coalition for Restorative Justice Practices (CCRJP), was held virtually on September 29, 2022. The listening circle included a core group of Colorado policy leaders and featured Restorative Justice(RJ) thought leaders, program leaders, and practitioners around the state. The focus of the

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Caseloads Triple As Restorative Denver Hopes To Expand

Restorative Justice / Ryan Eisenbart

On Tuesday, Restorative Denver, a restorative justice program that allows offenders to take responsibility for their actions, celebrated its second year with a virtual fundraiser as part of Colorado Gives Day. The Denver district attorney’s office created the Restorative Denver program in partnership with The Conflict Center.

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Charges Against Officer Dropped In Rare Case Of Restorative Justice Mediation

Restorative Mediation / Ryan Eisenbart

Assault charges against a St. Louis County police officer were dropped after the victim agreed to have the incident dealt with using restorative justice mediation, which focuses on repairing the harm caused by an offense.

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Restorative Colorado: A Public Policy Listening Circle

Listening Circle / Ryan Eisenbart

The CCRJP and State RJ Council were pleased to host almost 100 people, representing diverse communities and sectors gathered from all around Colorado and beyond for the Restorative Colorado: A Public Policy Listening Circle.

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