Ever wonder if another world is possible where sexual harm truth-telling, transformative practices, and proactive community-based justice are the norm? This is the first of two seminars that will explore key concepts of Transformative Justice and Community Accountability (TJ-CA) and their application to sexual harm and IPV. We will delve into the continuum of punitive, permissive, restorative, and transformative practices focusing on interrupting cycles of violence through community advocacy and system change. Join this seminar to ask questions, share your wisdom, and learn more about how Transformative Justice revolutionizes how we think about and address sexual and intimate violence.
This project was supported by Grant No. 15JOVW-22-GG-00921-MUMU awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Series Description: What are some Transformative Justice (TJ) practices for actively addressing IPV? This is the second of two TJ seminars for sexual harm practitioners. It is a laboratory for you to learn more about TJ strategies that you and your organization can use. Together we will explore how and when Restorative Practices and Community Agreements can be used effectively. We will do a deep dive into learning about Institutional and Cultural Betrayal as well as Organizational Trauma. This will challenge you to begin to envision what community-based responses to IPV can look like without primary reliance on the criminal-legal system. Come prepared to share your insights and gain concrete tools for enhancing transparency, safety, justice, and dignity for all affected parties.
In this workshop, participants will think through the question of how to take responsibility for harm. They will discuss what accountability means to them and imagine what repair could look like for survivors. They will learn about different frameworks for accountability, qualities of accountability processes, and tools for working with people who are trying to be accountable. The workshop will include role plays and case scenarios.