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February 2019
Criminal Justice Reform Public Advocate Forum
Join us for a robust conversation about criminal justice in New York City with candidates for the Office of Public Advocate Did you know there was an Office of Public Advocate? Do you know what the Public Advocate does? Did you know if something happens to the mayor of New York who takes his place? While technically speaking, the office of Public Advocate has little political power, however 17 people are vying for the seat and the last two people…
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Amend the 13th: A Conversation about Ending Legalized Slavery in the United States and Abolishing the Prison System As We Know It
AMEND THE 13TH is a national call for fresh thinking about criminal law and policy which places at its center the violence, degradation, trauma and dehumanization inflicted on communities that are targeted by our “criminal injustice system.” Now is the time for those who believe in democratic justice and full citizenship for all Americans to demand that the 13th Amendment’s Punishment Clause be removed from the U.S. Constitution. The 13th Amendment, laws emerging from its ratification (namely the Black Codes),…
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Launch Event: Toolkit for Prosecutors and Communities by Prosecutors and Communities to Prevent and Address Officer-Involved Fatalities
On Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Schomburg Center in Harlem at 10:00 a.m., the Institute for Innovation in Prosecution (@iip_johnjay) will be launching the first ever Toolkit for Prosecutors and Communities, by Prosecutors and Communities, to Prevent and Address Officer-Involved Fatalities. In the United States, 1,000 people are killed by police nationally; over the past decade 53 officers have been charged in connection with these deaths, and only half of those have ultimately been convicted. Over the past year,…
Find out more »March 2019
Beyond the Bars Pre-Conference Event “Rhythm & Words”
In anticipation of the 9th Annual Beyond the Bars Conference on March 7th – 10th at Columbia University, the Center for Justice is hosting a per-conference kick-off event that will feature a live hip-hop jazz fusion band, spoken word poetry, art, and comedy in the heart of New York City! This event is FREE and open to the public with registration. Join us for “RHYTHM & WORDS” Friday, March 1, 2019 The Forum at Columbia University 125 th Street and Broadway 6 – 8:30 pm…
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Beyond the Bars 2019
The 9th Annual Beyond the Bars Conference of the Center for Justice at Columbia University will focus on both the incarceration and criminalization of women and girls themselves as well as of their families and communities. Our focus is inclusive of transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people. The many struggles for justice, equity and safety led by women and girls directly impacted by the criminal legal system will be at the heart of the conference as we create a space…
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Restorative Approaches to Sexual Harm and the Patriarchy
*** SOLD OUT *** We are overbooked for this training and unfortunately do not have a waitlist. Date And Time Fri, Mar 29, 2019, 9:30 AM – Sun, Mar 31, 2019, 5:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar Location Columbia School of Social Work 1255 Amsterdam Ave New York, NY 10027 View Map Restorative Approaches to Sexual Harm and the Patriarchy with Sonya Shah, nuri nusrat, Mike Nelson, Richard Cruz and Alison Espinosa-Setchko March 29th-31st 9:30am - 5:00pm - All three days…
Find out more »The Empathic Facilitator
The Empathic Facilitator is a two-day training for anyone who leads groups and wants to develop the skills to lead a profound change process. The principles and practices learned in this training can be adapted for a range of settings and groups whether you regularly facilitate workshops, team meetings, or offer one-on-one coaching. We explore four experiential modules through theory, practice, and reflection. The modules are designed to build on each other, deepening the experience with each section completed. The two-day…
Find out more »April 2019
Punishing Trauma: The Collateral Consequences of Incarceration
Punishing Trauma: A Conference on the Collateral Consequences of Incarceration Although the problem of mass incarceration has recently received more wide-spread scrutiny, the negative consequences of incarceration on children, families, and communities still receive less attention and remain under addressed and poorly understood. Punishing Trauma aims to provide an interdisciplinary space for conversations between academic researchers and community-based practitioners who study, work with, and confront these pressing concerns. Academic perspectives must be in conversation with community perspectives for justice to…
Find out more »May 2019
Responding Restoratively: An Introduction to Restorative Principles and Practices
This is an introductory training to the principles and practices of restorative justice and restorative approaches to conflict resolution. Participants will learn the ethos of restorative approaches including underlying theory and values as well as experience and learn some foundational tools to respond to conflict and harm in a restorative way. Participants will learn how to facilitate restorative community building circles and less formalized restorative responses. Cost: $250 Limited scholarships are available. For questions or to apply for a scholarship…
Find out more »June 2019
Justice Ambassadors Youth Council Grand Summit
RSVP TO [email protected] Click here to download a copy of the Justice Ambassadors Grand Summit press release.
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