Date of event: March 20, 2024 at 12:00 PM
Description "Restorative justice" is a popular term used today when discussing criminal legal reform and alternatives to incarceration and policing, but what is not talked about is how restorative justice is a form of justice that came from Indigenous peoples. Indeed, restorative justice is Indigenous justice. And it is not just a form of justice that was practiced by Indigenous peoples in the past, but Indigenous peoples and Tribes remain leaders in restorative justice systems and models today. That is because Tribes are best suited to execute the very models and practices that came from their communities. Indigenous models of restorative practice effect long term systematic change by focusing on strengthening relationships. Indigenous models of restorative justice are an approach to justice that attempts to restore harm at its roots. These approaches are most aligned with Indigenous cultures and values.
This webinar discussed the history of restorative justice and restorative practices, as well as gave examples of what this looks like in Tribal communities today. Specifically, the webinar gave a detailed overview of Peacemaking-a traditional way of resolving conflict. Peacemaking is a community-based process that addresses the concerns of all interested parties by focusing on community care and kinship to both repair and prevent conflict and harm. It is informed by a Tribe's culture, spirituality, knowledge, and ways of being. This session explored the philosophy, values, concepts, and framework of Indigenous restorative justice models and practices, differentiate them from those utilized in western system environments, and engage attendees in a discussion about how these models and practices are being implemented by Tribal courts.
The webinar was created for CTAS PA 3 Grantees, and the broader public. It was sent to all 13 grantees, of which 3 attended. This was created in response to needs identified by grantee CTAS PA 3 narratives. A total of 34 attendees participated, of which there were both grantees, and non-grantees.
The webinar was done via zoom.
The webinar was presented by Grace Carson, Skadden Fellow, at Tribal Law and Policy Institute.
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