A Week of Restorative Justice in Hudson, NY
August 15-21, 2022
To support the development of local youth leaders, build bridges, and hold space for one another as a community.
Restorative Justice Training
For youth and adult community leaders. Simple breakfast and lunch will be provided.
August 15-19
Community Circles in Hudson
Co-run by newly trained circle keepers and community leaders.
Friday August 19, 6-8pm
Hudson Youth Center
Saturday August 20, 11am-1pm
Kite’s Nest Garden
Get Involved
There are a number of ways to support Restorative Justice in the community, either through volunteering time and services or monetary support. Details below.
Restorative Justice Training for Youth and Community Leaders
August 15-19, 10am-2pm
Participants of this workshop will be trained to facilitate restorative justice circles. TRC’s foundational circle keeper training provides an experience-based understanding of TRC’s unique model of Restorative Justice, designed to illuminate our shared humanity. This training utilizes theory-based lectures, the interactive circle experience, skill development, mock circles, and large group discussions.
Please note that while registration for this training is open to all, preference will be given to youth participants.
Community Circles in Hudson
August 19-21
A Community Circle is a place to listen and speak, a place to gain a deeper understanding of self and others. A circle is formed when a group of people come together with the intention of listening to each other. Throughout the weekend, multiple Community Circles will be facilitated by the Week of Restorative Justice newly trained Hudson Community Circle Keepers.
The schedule for community circles over the weekend is as follows:
Friday, 8/19
6-8pm
Hudson Youth Center
18 SOUTH 3RD STREET
(enter on alley between Warren and Union Streets)
Saturday 8/20
11am-1pm
Kite’s Nest Garden
59 N. Front St
Volunteer Opportunities
As a community-based event, the Week of Restorative Justice is looking for the support of local volunteers. Ways that you can help include:
Transportation of Food, Water, and other Refreshments
Design - t shirt and/or flyers
Spreading awareness of the event on social media as a community ambassador
T-Shirt/Packet Distribution (During the Week)
Arranging venue before/during/after circles (setting up chairs, cleaning afterwards)
Join a Circle - all volunteers are encouraged to also join a circle during the weekend
Sponsorship opportunities
For local businesses & community centers — help hold space for your neighbors by contributing in any of the following ways:
Host the 5-day Restorative Justice Training - either monetarily or by providing your own space
Host a Circle (includes either physically hosting or providing gift cards to participants)
Cater a Circle (includes providing snacks to the participants of a particular circle)
Providing gift cards/complementary goods to youth participants
T-Shirt Production
1 meal a day (5 meals total) will need to be catered during training