A Week of Restorative Justice in Newburgh, NY
August 12-13, 2022
To support the development of local youth leaders, build bridges, and hold space for one another as a community.
(includes training participants, circle attendees, and volunteers)
Restorative Justice Training
(RESCHEDULED TO FALL 2022, DATE TBA)
For youth and adult community leaders. Simple breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Community Circles in Newburgh
Friday August 12, 6-8pm
Saturday August 13, 10am-12pm
Saturday August 13, 6-8pm
Downing Park Shelter House
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.
Community Circles in Newburgh
August 12-14
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 Newburgh Community Circle Keepers.
The schedule for community circles over the weekend is as follows:
Friday, 8/12
6-8pm
Saturday 8/13
10am-12pm
6-8pm
Downing Park Shelter House Cafe
123 Carpenter Ave, Newburgh NY
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