Internet Journal of Restorative Justice, Aug 5, 2015
“He debates the current situation in education and justice systems in the USA, he raises serious ... more “He debates the current situation in education and justice systems in the USA, he raises serious questions and – the most important – develops a critical thinking. That’s exactly what this book is: a free, democratic voice of addressing the pathologies of the current US reality, criticizing the systems’ logic and functions, and suggesting a flexible school program that may lead to change the punitive attitudes and the stereotypes of how we perceive and deal with the conflicts in school settings. And this is done in a very successful way.”
- Prof. Vasso Artinopoulou in Internet Journal of Restorative Justice
In June 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to serve as a panelist in a discussion on RJ based e... more In June 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to serve as a panelist in a discussion on RJ based education reform practices. The discussion took place at the 2015 National Association of Community and Restorative Justice conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This is part three of my four-part blog series chronicling my experiences and perceptions regarding the event.
In June 2015, I was given an opportunity to speak as an education reform RJ panelist at the Natio... more In June 2015, I was given an opportunity to speak as an education reform RJ panelist at the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This is part 2 of 4 of a blog post dealing with my thoughts, observations, etc. surrounding the conference.
In June 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to speak as an education reform RJ panelist for the ... more In June 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to speak as an education reform RJ panelist for the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice. This is part 1 of 4 in a SYP Reflections blog post about my experiences and thoughts surrounding the Ft. Lauderdale, FL conference.
The evidence is clear: Restorative Justice works, and, according to our guest expert, Ken Johnson... more The evidence is clear: Restorative Justice works, and, according to our guest expert, Ken Johnson, it preserves relationships. This article looks at what is being accomplished with Restorative Justice, with a focus on dramatic improvement in public school populations.
Feather painting is a Native American artform that recycles discarded feathers. American Restora... more Feather painting is a Native American artform that recycles discarded feathers. American Restorative Justice is based in part on American Indian ideals involving conservation and transformation. In this piece, the author compares his love of painting on feathers with his equal love for Restorative Justice. In the end, it is concluded that, like feather painting, Restorative Justice gives flight to the outcasts.
Romantic literature is more than just a good storyline. It has categories and nuances that too m... more Romantic literature is more than just a good storyline. It has categories and nuances that too many writers ignore.
During the old festival of Jubilee, slaves were freed and debts were forgiven. In contemporary, ... more During the old festival of Jubilee, slaves were freed and debts were forgiven. In contemporary, secular society we have abandoned the importance of religious festivals. However, there may be a significant benefit to some of the practices of this special event. A debt jubilee may be the economic stimulus that this country needs.
Dealing with conflict is not just a fact of life but it is the crux of my profession. When people... more Dealing with conflict is not just a fact of life but it is the crux of my profession. When people have problems that seem too great to deal with - they call me to help fix the problem. So, here are five things I have learned over the years. Maybe you might be able to use them in your line of work.
Internet Journal of Restorative Justice, Aug 5, 2015
“He debates the current situation in education and justice systems in the USA, he raises serious ... more “He debates the current situation in education and justice systems in the USA, he raises serious questions and – the most important – develops a critical thinking. That’s exactly what this book is: a free, democratic voice of addressing the pathologies of the current US reality, criticizing the systems’ logic and functions, and suggesting a flexible school program that may lead to change the punitive attitudes and the stereotypes of how we perceive and deal with the conflicts in school settings. And this is done in a very successful way.”
- Prof. Vasso Artinopoulou in Internet Journal of Restorative Justice
In June 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to serve as a panelist in a discussion on RJ based e... more In June 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to serve as a panelist in a discussion on RJ based education reform practices. The discussion took place at the 2015 National Association of Community and Restorative Justice conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This is part three of my four-part blog series chronicling my experiences and perceptions regarding the event.
In June 2015, I was given an opportunity to speak as an education reform RJ panelist at the Natio... more In June 2015, I was given an opportunity to speak as an education reform RJ panelist at the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice conference in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. This is part 2 of 4 of a blog post dealing with my thoughts, observations, etc. surrounding the conference.
In June 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to speak as an education reform RJ panelist for the ... more In June 2015, I was afforded the opportunity to speak as an education reform RJ panelist for the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice. This is part 1 of 4 in a SYP Reflections blog post about my experiences and thoughts surrounding the Ft. Lauderdale, FL conference.
The evidence is clear: Restorative Justice works, and, according to our guest expert, Ken Johnson... more The evidence is clear: Restorative Justice works, and, according to our guest expert, Ken Johnson, it preserves relationships. This article looks at what is being accomplished with Restorative Justice, with a focus on dramatic improvement in public school populations.
Feather painting is a Native American artform that recycles discarded feathers. American Restora... more Feather painting is a Native American artform that recycles discarded feathers. American Restorative Justice is based in part on American Indian ideals involving conservation and transformation. In this piece, the author compares his love of painting on feathers with his equal love for Restorative Justice. In the end, it is concluded that, like feather painting, Restorative Justice gives flight to the outcasts.
Romantic literature is more than just a good storyline. It has categories and nuances that too m... more Romantic literature is more than just a good storyline. It has categories and nuances that too many writers ignore.
During the old festival of Jubilee, slaves were freed and debts were forgiven. In contemporary, ... more During the old festival of Jubilee, slaves were freed and debts were forgiven. In contemporary, secular society we have abandoned the importance of religious festivals. However, there may be a significant benefit to some of the practices of this special event. A debt jubilee may be the economic stimulus that this country needs.
Dealing with conflict is not just a fact of life but it is the crux of my profession. When people... more Dealing with conflict is not just a fact of life but it is the crux of my profession. When people have problems that seem too great to deal with - they call me to help fix the problem. So, here are five things I have learned over the years. Maybe you might be able to use them in your line of work.
This is a very basic introduction for people and organizations wishing to start a printed media c... more This is a very basic introduction for people and organizations wishing to start a printed media campaign.
Expanded notes for the Unbroken Circles for Schools portion of the June 1, 2015 panel discussion ... more Expanded notes for the Unbroken Circles for Schools portion of the June 1, 2015 panel discussion on education for the NACRJ 2015 Conference. These notes are an expanded version of what was handed to the participants.
This paper investigates key issues of catabolic conflict and perception regarding tourism in cert... more This paper investigates key issues of catabolic conflict and perception regarding tourism in certain targeted African nations as well as to also investigate issues of sustainable development within these nations. Solutions are proposed as how to best handle these issues and implement a game plan for tourism and marketing that will bring more Westerners into Africa.
Critical areas investigated are basic perceptions by outsiders, core infrastructure, socio-political makeup, economic makeup, natural resources on hand, issues of hospitality management, issues of travel logistics, security, and differentiating tourist expectations across a span of different user groups and locations.
Unbroken Circles for Schools is a revolutionary program designed to help schools deal with studen... more Unbroken Circles for Schools is a revolutionary program designed to help schools deal with student conflict and behavior issues. It combines Collaborative Justice (Conflict Resolution/ADR paired with Restorative Justice) and the author's own experience to offer up sound best practices. A unique program, it offers a better modality of Conflict Resolution and Conflict Transformation. The program tenders hope in troubled individuals, builds self-esteem, improves student performance, and fosters a greater sense of community within our at-risk youth. This text defines the concepts, describes the methods to use and offers user friendly examples.
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- Prof. Vasso Artinopoulou in Internet Journal of Restorative Justice
- Prof. Vasso Artinopoulou in Internet Journal of Restorative Justice
Critical areas investigated are basic perceptions by outsiders, core infrastructure, socio-political makeup, economic makeup, natural resources on hand, issues of hospitality management, issues of travel logistics, security, and differentiating tourist expectations across a span of different user groups and locations.