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Southern University Law Center, community partners host restorative justice roundtable during annual Roots Camp
In an effort to change Louisiana’s status as one of the U.S.’s top mass incarcerating states, the Louis A. Berry Institute for Civil Rights & Justice, The Restorative Center and the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project at the Northeastern University School of Law are closing out the annual RootsCampLA Conference by hosting a roundtable discussion titled “The Power and Potential of Restorative Justice” on Saturday, March 27th at 2 pm CST.
To reinforce the conference’s theme of “We are The Change”, the group’s discussion will focus on criminal justice reform, restorative justice and explaining its power and potential to change the justice system.
“Restorative Justice has the power to bridge the gap between reality and possibility,” said Ada Goodly, J.D., director of the Louis A. Berry Institute for Civil Rights & justice, “It centers the fundamental rights of justice and humanity by addressing the wounds of our past boldly and honestly, allowing individuals and communities to be liberated.”
The conference focuses on bringing together thought leaders from across the state of Louisiana to challenge state policy. The Louis A. Berry Institute for Civil Rights & Justice has been working with The Restorative Center and to educate the public on an alternative to incarceration called Restorative Justice. Restorative Justice is a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior.
“Restorative justice is a system of human engagement with profound potential to hold space for our disconnect, anger, pain, joy, and vision,” said Shailly Agnihotri, Esq. founder and board president of The Restorative Center. “Restorative justice is not just a reaction to the criminal justice system rather it can be a foundation for us all to build together to reclaim a vision of justice based on respect for the humanity of us all.”
The roundtable discussion includes formerly incarcerated advocates, community leaders, professors, and SULC students working in restorative justice. The panel will be moderated by Agnihotri.
Those interested in attending or learning more about the conference may visit and register at RootsCampLA2021.eventbrite.com.
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