Trauma-Informed Restorative Dialogues: The Power of Community
Claudia Christen-Schneider will be speaking on her book Trauma-Informed Restorative Dialogues: The Power of Community which discusses the integration of trauma-informed practice with restorative justice.
“Trauma-Informed Restorative Dialogues - The Power of Community combines trauma-informed practice with restorative justice to explore how restorative dialogues can support those affected by trauma. Trauma-informed practice involves understanding the impact of trauma and creating an environment that is sensitive to its effects, which is essential for fostering meaningful dialogue between victims and offenders. Conversely, restorative justice focuses on addressing harm through inclusive processes involving victims, offenders and the community, and aims to respond to the needs of all parties affected by the harm.
By integrating these perspectives, the book illustrates how trauma-informed restorative dialogues - an approach that expands access to restorative justice when direct encounters between victims and offenders are not possible - can improve access to justice, promote recovery and facilitate transformation. It provides practical guidance based on insights from victims and facilitators in five European countries and offenders in Swiss prisons, and addresses secondary trauma among practitioners, offering strategies for their self-care and organisational care. Aimed at practitioners, academics, policy makers and service providers, this in-depth research fills a gap in the restorative justice literature by demonstrating how trauma-informed principles can strengthen communities and support those affected by serious harm.”
The event will be hosted by Dr Kerry Clamp, the series editor of Contemporary Issues in Restorative Practice.
EVENT DATES
2nd April 2025 - 12:00 - 13:00
LOCATION
Online (via Zoom)
EVENT FEES
Variable ticket prices available. Please pay as you are able so that we have the resources to continue to hold these types of events:
£10 (e.g. employed professional/government/academic/large organisation)
£5 (e.g. employed by a small charity)
Free (e.g. student/volunteer/don’t have the resources to pay for a ticket)
BOOKING INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Name | Joy Bettles
Email | joy@minthouseoxford.co.uk
Website | https://www.minthouseoxford.co.uk/
This event is being hosted by an RJC member organisation. It is not delivered by, or on behalf of, the RJC. The RJC has not assessed, and is not responsible for, the quality of the course content