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The Division of Violence Intervention and Victim Assistance, in collaboration with the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender, hosted a virtual workshop on restorative justice, titled “Circles & Courtrooms: Reimagining Pathways to Justice and Healing.”

Key topics included:

• the history and principles of restorative justice,
• the legislation creating the Sexual Violence Restorative Justice Pilot Program,
• common misperceptions and potential legal issues,
• and the victim’s role in defining and seeking justice in a restorative justice process.

Presenters:

• Erin Snyder, Acting Director, Office of Victim Support and Assistance, VIVA
• Kara Webster, Director, Office of Trial and Criminal Justice Process, VIVA
• Damon Venable, Community Affairs and Policy Specialist, NJOPD

Attendees had three chances to join this webinar: