Thank you for this. You’re speaking to the difference between individualism and a collective way of belonging as well— can we see these situations as systemic and collective instead of through an individualistic lens?

Using a restorative justice lens, how would you hold accountable the people who attacked the Capitol?

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Yes, absolutely, thank you!

how does equity enter into this, if at all? Does it matter that the outcome will vary depending on the victim?

Bobby, Very thoughtful presentation. How would you suggest utilizing Restorative Justice principles for prosecution of drug dealers; particularly those who are motivated primarily by their own addictions rather than money.

Are you familiar with the Compassion Prison Project? Is this a similar idea, but by entering the prisons to offer emotional support for people already incarcerated? Maybe it will not be necessary in future if RJ becomes universal!

Bobby, what are some top shelf resources for you for further study in restorative/transformational justice?

Are there other agencies, institutions, organizations where individuals should be educated to advance a transformation to more restorative justice?

I appreciate your honesty!!

How do we have reconciliation without some level of regret? That’s about the Capitol attack

Thanks for the summary, Lisa!

Judges are a very important piece to restorative justice and mental health courts. Is Vermont connecting with Judges as to training and education for how Judges can move more towards these alternative sentencing now rather than waiting until these law school students graduate and perhaps become judges themselves. The grassroots development of these courts needs to be supported from the top to really make change.

There is a national organization called Braver Angels that is facilitating and encouraging engagement between people who disagree politically.

^^ thank you

I'm interested to hear more about Restorative Units in correctional facilities- are there reading materials available on this?

Judges question above from Donna Stamper. sorry my name didnot show u p

Hartford Community Justice Center website: https://hartfordjusticecenter.org/

For drug offenses, we often use COSAs successfully.

Circles of Support and Accountability

Valley Court Diversion Programs: Contact Ellen@vcdp to volunteer for Restorative Panels in Windsor County

And treatment for addiction has to be MUCH more widely available.

Excellent discussion, thank you! A plug for Court Diversion programs as well, including Valley Court Diversion Programs in White River Junction. We too are always looking for community volunteers to serve on our restorative panels.

ellen@vcdp.org

http://www.washingtoncourts.us/179/Balanced-Restorative-Justice-BARJ

https://ocrjvt.org/

^Orange County

Thank you, Bobby, and thank you for HDH for this series. The process of RJ is compassionate, rather than punitive; yes, with accountability and responsibility, aware of the systemic causes as well as individual.

thank you, Bobby, for your thoughtfulness and hard work.....

For anyone looking for information about/volunteer opportunities at the intersection of faith and restorative justice, Prison Fellowship is very active in that space: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/?mwm_id=383989518175&gclid=CjwKCAiAgc-ABhA7EiwAjev-j3k-uE-nNdwhZPHmvAIArCvf0jlKHYhP48ApuwthpWySZEd1T7pAGBoCdtoQAvD_BwE

http://centeronviolenceandrecovery.org/circles

Thank you for mentioning the No-drop era. It is such a great example of how we move forward and learn.

This was really helpful and informative, thank you!

Amazing Workshop!!!

Thank you Bobby and HDH

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Thank you for all the great info.

Thank you, this was a helpful and informative!

thank you!!

thank you so much! take care everyone

Thank you!