By Dr. Charlene Berquist, Director, and Heather Blades, Associate Director For nearly 10 years the Center for Dispute Resolution (CDR) has offered an innovative Victim Impact Panel (VIP) program for youthful offenders referred by the Greene County Juvenile Office. This program, which helps young people understand and internalize the impact of crime, is an outstanding example … [Read more...] about Victim Impact Program for Youth Continues to Thrive
In 2018 the Center for Dispute Resolution (CDR) was awarded $7000 in grant funding by the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice to develop a trio of options for use in addressing violations of the Missouri State University Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities. About the Programs The grant submitted by the CDR proposed the development of three … [Read more...] about Restorative Responses to Campus Conduct Program Supported by Grant
Friday, September 22, 2017 at Missouri State University in Springfield, MO The CDR is excited to co-sponsor a statewide restorative justice conference on Friday, September 22 in Springfield MO. Join justice practitioners, victim service advocates, school administrators, teachers, school counselors, academics, social workers, human service professionals, social justice … [Read more...] about Charting Our Course: Restorative Justice in Missouri Statewide Conference September 22 in Springfield, MO
In April 2016 the CDR offered over 50 attendees the opportunity to learn from the renowned restorative justice practitioner and research Dr. Mark Umbreit. Dr. Umbriet shared wisdom gained from his work in peacemaking and restorative justice efforts arory address at Missouri State's 2016 Public Affairs Confereund the world in this intimate setting after offering a … [Read more...] about Renowned Restorative Justice Practitioner and Scholar Shares with Community
On April 14th at 3 p.m. in Plaster Student Union room 315 the CDR will present at Missouri State’s Criminology and Criminal Justice Conference. The session, titled “Restorative Justice for Youth: Hope for the Future” will focus on the programs offered by the CDR that serve at risk youth and juvenile offenders in our community. The CDR supports several community programs that … [Read more...] about CDR to Present at Criminology Conference April 14th