July 16–18, 2008,
8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Peacemaking Circle Training

Second Monday of every month
Board Meeting
(open to the public)

Come celebrate with us!

Finger Lakes Restorative Justice Center is celebrating its new name: Partners in Restorative Initiatives!

On Wednesday, May 28 from 5:30 to 7:30, join us in celebrating our new name, new logo, expanding programs, and the start of our ninth year as an organization!

The celebration includes a program from 6:15 to 6:45 about the work and goals of Partners in Restorative Initiatives, time to connect with restorative justice practitioners, and of course, lots of delicious food!

Download the flyer or call 473-0970 for more information.

Winter 2007/2008 Newsletter Now Available
The Winter 2007/2008 FLRJC Newsletter is now available in PDF. You can download it at either the newsletter archives or through a direct link here.

FLRJC Receives Award from GRCC

As Finger Lakes Restorative Justice Center has grown over the years, we have received more recognition from the local community. Recently, we were honored to receive the Greater Rochester Community of Churches (GRCC) Faith in Action Award. This interfaith award recognizes those individuals and organizations that serve their communities and demonstrate faith in action.

The ceremony took place on June 12th, following a dinner. Everybody who was honored lit a candle and, at the end, it was truly amazing to see the amount of candlelight in the room. Sue Klassen, our board president, received the award (a beautiful pottery chalice) on behalf of FLRJC and spoke a few words, thanking our supporters.
Creating Safe Schools with Classroom Meetings
Lorrie Knight

Lorrie Knight is Dean of Students for Albion Central School District in Orleans County. Her primary responsibility is the discipline of 1200 students. Here is her story about the use of circles with children in public schools.

In a learning community we are faced with providing disciplinary measures that will reach all who have been affected by the choices of others. Restorative justice is a way to respond to a person who has been harmed, a person who has caused the harm, and a community affected by the harm...

Read the rest of the story!

Conferencing Section
There is a new password protected section on this website for conferencing volunteers. It can be accessed here.