RJC 3rd Annual Conference
The imposed restrictions on our day-to-day lives over the past 16 months have, through necessity, impacted on all aspects of our lives. Many of us will have embraced opportunities for cultures to converge as the world has become more digitally connected however, political and social polarisation continue to leave communities divided and disconnected. Restorative justice practices can serve as an important bridge within societies, connecting individuals and communities with differing perspectives.
In a world of growing division, creating a culture which proactively prevents harm and creates more resilient communities is even more critical. That is why during this year’s conference we want to explore the potential for restorative justice and practices as a bridge builder when responding to complex challenges and overcoming inequalities and vulnerabilities in our communities. We also want to understand how restorative justice is being implemented in punitive climates.
Specifically, we invite abstracts that provide insight into how we might bridge the divides of a polarised world and strengthen our communities. This could be in the form of personal experiences, experimental practice and/or research findings on the use of restorative justice/practices in the UK and abroad:
• to overcome inequalities and vulnerabilities
• to respond to complex challenges
• in new and emerging sectors
• in punitive climates
Abstracts can be submitted for consideration in one of the following five session types that will be run during the course of the two-day conference
