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recorded at Expanding Restorative Justice in Oregon in 2021. 

In 2021, the Criminal Justice Commission created rules regarding the administration of the Restorative Justice Grant Program. Those rules require applicants to propose community based restorative justice programs that serve as alternatives to prosecution. This requirement is in alignment with best practices from across the country that speak to the importance of community held restorative justice programs.

This panel discussion will explore the importance of keeping restorative justice programs based in community and separate from the criminal legal process. Panelists will provide background on their experiences with community based restorative justice programs and will speak to the critical differences between the restorative and punitive approaches to harm.

ABOUT PANELISTS:

Shaylie Pickrell (She/they)

Restorative Justice Facilitator, Office Manager, Equity-Informed Mediator and Co-Founder of Restorative Roots Project

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Danielle DeCant

Deputy District Attorney in Hood River County

Member of Circles of Peace Advisory Team in the Columbia River Gorge

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Debra Pennington-Davis

Circles of Peace Program/Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center

Restorative Justice Coordinator

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Laura Diamond (She/her)

Conflict Artistry LLC

Co-owner, Coordinator, Facilitator

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Emily B. Naylor

Emerging Adult Program / Community Solutions of Central Oregon

Restorative Justice Specialist & Lead Facilitator

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In Partnership with:

Restorative Justice Coalition of Oregon

RJCO is a coalition of Oregon restorative justice practitioners and programs.

We promote and support the implementation and practice of restorative justice principles and models in Oregon’s justice, law enforcement, educational and other community institutions.

http://rjoregon.org 

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