resources at CJP
- Dr. Howard Zehr; personnel page
- MA in Conflict Transformation; concentration in Restorative Justice
- Summer Peacebuilding Institute; 5-7 day courses in Restorative Justice for academic credit or professional development
- STAR seminars; Breaking cycles of violence with a restorative justice and trauma healing approach
Restorative Justice
Welcome to the restorative justice website at EMU’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding. We hope you will explore the unique mix of resources we offer here – not only in restorative justice but in related fields such as trauma healing, conflict transformation and peacebuilding. And consider visiting our program in Virginia sometime!
Dr. Howard Zehr, Professor of Restorative Justice
What is Restorative Justice?
Restorative Justice focuses on repairing the harm caused by and revealed by crime or wrongdoing. It seeks to involve those who have a stake in a specific offense (the victim, offender, family members, community, or others) to identify and address the harms, needs, and obligations of those involved in order to heal and put things as right as possible.
What is the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding?
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding (CJP) was one of the first programs at a North American university to offer an M.A. in the conflict and peacebuilding field and is regarded as one of the best peacebuilding programs in the world. CJP offers graduate studies as well as many professional development opportunities.