BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Demco Software//Event Management System//EN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED:20210701T153932Z DTSTAMP:20210701T153932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221111T155621Z DESCRIPTION:Throughout the country\, schools and communities are working together with local courts and police departments to explore changing how crime is addressed with a method called Restorative Justice.\n\nRestorative Justice is based in ancient practices of indigenous peoples from around the world. People who have caused harm take ownership of their actions and commit to repairing relationships with victims and the community. Some see this as the answer to our current justice system\, which can be adversarial\, overly punitive and encourage a denial of responsibility. Others would say punishment is a more effective deterrent to crime\, and that incarceration keeps our communities safer. In this conversation\, we will explore personal experiences around justice and restoration and what the principles of Restorative Justice really look like in our lives and communities.\n\nLiving Room Conversations is a small group model for dialogue that facilitates connections between people. Come to the table to share your perspective\, learn about the experiences of others and potentially leave with stronger connections and a shared sense of community. \;This interactive program is participatory in nature: attendees will be asked to engage with and contribute to the conversation. \;Optional: prepare ahead of time with the \;Conversation Guide.\n\nThis program is offered in collaboration with Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership as part of our Community Conversations program.\n\nLarimer County requires masks in all public buildings due to overcapacity conditions in our local hospitals. Thank you for following this public health order. Find out more information directly from Larimer County Department of \; Health and Environment \;HERE.. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
Throughout the country\, schools and communities are working together with local courts and police departments to explore changing how crime is addressed with a method called Restorative Justice.
Restorative Justice is based in ancient practices of indigenous peoples from around the world. People who have caused harm take ownership of their actions and commit to repairing relationships with victims and the community. Some see this as the answer to our current justice system\, which can be adversarial\, overly punitive and encourage a denial of responsibility. Others would say punishment is a more effective deterrent to crime\, and that incarceration keeps our communities safer. In this conversation\, we will explore personal experiences around justice and restoration and what the principles of Restorative Justice really look like in our lives and communities.Living Room Conversations is a small group model for dialogue that facilitates connections between people. Come to the table to share your perspective\, learn about the experiences of others and potentially leave with stronger connections and a shared sense of community. \;This interactive program is participatory in nature: attendees will be asked to engage with and contribute to the conversation. \;Optional: prepare ahead of time with the \;Conversation Guide.This program is offered in collaboration with Estes Valley Restorative Justice Partnership as part of our Community Conversations program.Larimer County requires masks in all public buildings due to overcapacity conditions in our local hospitals. Thank you for following this public health order. Find out more information directly from Larimer County Department of \; Health and Environment \;HERE..