Eastern Mennonite University

Symposium on Restorative Justice in Campus Conduct Administration

A Symposium on Restorative Justice in Campus Conduct Administration is scheduled for March 15, 2010 on the EMU campus.  Sponsored by EMU's Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, James Madison University, and Virginia Tech, the symposium will feature Howard Zehr, PhD, and David Karp, PhD, both renowned experts in the field.  March 16-18 will provide additional training for professionals on Implementing Restorative Justice Practices within Campus Conduct Administration (limited to 35 persons.)  The events will explore best practices using restorative justice wtih student conduct/judicial affiars, "major threat" cases, including options for behavior assessment teams, and strategies to better focus on identifying and repairing harm, including dialogue with harmed parties.  For information and registration visit:  www.emu.edu/rjsymposium   Please contact the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding for more information:  (540) 432-4490.