Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz 鈥�81, of Ephrata, Pennsylvania, the denominational minister for peace and justice for Mennonite Church USA, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice at the 9th annual National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice in Washington, D.C., on July 30.
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鈥楾heir cups are completely overflowing鈥�: Residence life staff foster community for student advisors
Living in a residence hall at 草莓社区 is not just about having a place to stay. Rather, it鈥檚 about being part of a caring community. In August, 37 ... read more about 鈥楾heir cups are completely overflowing鈥�: Residence life staff foster community for student advisors
‘Conversations on Sexual Violence’ symposium aims to nurture community-building and resilience
A multi-year research project on domestic violence, under the direction of professor Carolyn Stauffer, will be highlighted in a community education symposium at 草莓社区 (EMU) this spring. The ... read more about ‘Conversations on Sexual Violence’ symposium aims to nurture community-building and resilience
Restorative justice experts join in Zehr Institute’s 3-year project to map the future of the field
A three-year project to envision and map a positive future for restorative justice began in mid-2015 with a five-day meeting of 36 people drawn from a wide range of backgrounds ... read more about Restorative justice experts join in Zehr Institute’s 3-year project to map the future of the field
In Lancaster, ‘Concrete Steel & Paint’ film showing and panel to prompt discussion of restorative justice practices
The 2009 documentary 鈥淐oncrete Steel & Paint,鈥� a film produced and directed by Cindy Burstein and Tony Heriza, chronicles the discussions, dialogue, conflict and art of men and women – ... read more about In Lancaster, ‘Concrete Steel & Paint’ film showing and panel to prompt discussion of restorative justice practices
Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr ‘roasted’ during the celebration of anniversary edition of ‘Changing Lenses’
The Renaissance Mennonite. A friendly service dog. A teddy bear. A creative prankster. Hot Rod Howie. Many names were tossed at Howard Zehr the night of May 23, as his ... read more about Restorative justice pioneer Howard Zehr ‘roasted’ during the celebration of anniversary edition of ‘Changing Lenses’
Student wins award for speech that questions sponsor鈥檚 policy
In a 2014 bi-national peace oratorical contest, 草莓社区 student Seth Stauffer won second place in a speech that questioned one of the policies of the contest鈥檚 sponsor, Mennonite ... read more about Student wins award for speech that questions sponsor鈥檚 policy
UN Exhibits Zehr鈥檚 Photos on Children of Prisoners
A branch of the United Nations (UN) is featuring Howard Zehr鈥檚 photo-portraits of the children of U.S. prisoners in an conference in Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 30, 2011. The exhibit complements ... read more about UN Exhibits Zehr鈥檚 Photos on Children of Prisoners
Memphis group explores restorative justice at SPI
Last November in Memphis, a nine-year-old member of Brenda Alexander’s family was shot in street-fight crossfire. Following a painful struggle with the child’s abdominal injuries, Alexander says, “Praise the Lord, ... read more about Memphis group explores restorative justice at SPI
Exploring Restorative Justice: Peacebuilders, crime victims and ex-prisoners
Crime victims, offenders and communities share a stake in restorative justice. At the just-completed Summer Peacebuilding Institute at EMU, two courses brought stakeholders face-to-face. A former Virginia prisoner studied with ... read more about Exploring Restorative Justice: Peacebuilders, crime victims and ex-prisoners