Restorative Justice Workshop and Training

From Linda Baker, Psychology: Dr. David Karp will offer an in-depth introduction to the philosophy, principles, and practice of restorative justice on Friday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Putnam Theater.

Karp, a professor of sociology, is now serving as interim associate dean of Student Affairs and director of Campus Life at Skidmore College. He is the author of numerous publications on restorative justice and editor of Restorative Justice on the College Campus: Promoting Student Growth, Responsibility, and Reawakening the Spirit of Campus Community. An experienced and well-known presenter, he will bring with him co-presenter Duke Fisher, recipient of N.Y. State Dispute Resolution’s 2007 Lawrence P. Cooke Peace Innovator Award.

Supported by grants from the Campus Commission on Diversity and Multiculturalism and the Pepsi Foundation, this workshop is open to the entire campus community and the wider Keene community, offering an opportunity to learn about restorative justice and to participate in an initiative to bring restorative justice to Keene State College. For more information contact Linda Baker.