Date: June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 1:30–3:00 PM EST
Total Hours: 1.5
Restorative justice is powerful, but it is not neutral, and it is not always the right tool.
This session invites practitioners to engage in a critical examination of restorative justice by exploring its limitations across contexts. We will engage questions that are often left unspoken: When does RJ risk reproducing harm? How do institutional pressures shape what is possible? What ethical considerations must guide our decisions to use—or not use—restorative approaches?
Together, we will explore:
Power dynamics and consent within restorative processes
Institutional constraints and co-optation of RJ
Situations where RJ may not be appropriate or sufficient
This is a reflective, discussion-based session designed for practitioners committed to using restorative justice with integrity, critical awareness, and care.
Date: June 30, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 1:30–3:00 PM EST
Total Hours: 1.5
Restorative justice is powerful, but it is not neutral, and it is not always the right tool.
This session invites practitioners to engage in a critical examination of restorative justice by exploring its limitations across contexts. We will engage questions that are often left unspoken: When does RJ risk reproducing harm? How do institutional pressures shape what is possible? What ethical considerations must guide our decisions to use—or not use—restorative approaches?
Together, we will explore:
Power dynamics and consent within restorative processes
Institutional constraints and co-optation of RJ
Situations where RJ may not be appropriate or sufficient
This is a reflective, discussion-based session designed for practitioners committed to using restorative justice with integrity, critical awareness, and care.