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SUMMARY:Foundations of Community Based Restorative Practices
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer Training Series\nThursdays: June 11\, 18\, 25\nInterested in volunteering with Restorative Justice Project Maine? Complete our Volunteer Interest Form \nWhen it comes to addressing harm and repairing relationships\, it can be difficult to know where to start and how to best support those seeking help. \nWithout the right training and support\, it’s easy to make mistakes or unintentionally cause further harm. \nOur Foundations training provides volunteers with the knowledge and tools they need to confidently walk alongside individuals seeking harm repair\, including topics such as the following: \n\nHistory and origins of Restorative Practices\nEssential components of restorative philosophy.\nRestorative Mindset skills and how to cultivate them\nProactive practices for fostering community and strengthening relationships\nUnlearning cultural biases\n\n  \nLearn more about volunteering with Restorative Justice Project Maine \nComplete our Volunteer Interest Form \nQuestions? Contact training@rjpmaine.org
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/foundations-of-community-based-restorative-practices-2/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online
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SUMMARY:Inthrive Film Festival: Maine
DESCRIPTION:Midcoast Maine\nMay 1st & 2nd\nIn partnership with the Maine State Prison\, we’re excited to present a unique inside-outside two day event at three venues throughout the Midcoast! \nCome and be challenged\, inspired\, and motivated to take action! \n2 Days. 3 Unique experiences.\nFriday\, May 1\, begins with a special program inside the Maine State Prison that will bring together residents of multiple prisons as well as community members to experience the powerful stories of incarceration survivors through film while also seeing the talents of the men at the Maine State Prison. \nThat evening the films and celebration continue at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta as we screen a selection of short films and have a panel discussion with local incarceration survivors. \nSaturday we continue our film festival at the Waldo Theater with an afternoon of films that will challenge and inspire you. We wrap our festival with a closing celebration at the Waldoboro Inn. \nCome be a part of the community of incarceration survivors\, advocates\, allies\, and friends who are working to remove barriers to successful reentry! \nVisit https://inthrivefilmfestival.org/maine for the full schedule of events and films.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/inthrive-film-festival-maine/
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SUMMARY:Reentry 2030 Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Hall of Flags\nMaine State House \nThe Maine Department of Corrections is proud to announce a statewide commitment to reentry 2030: a comprehensive\, coordinated\, and holistic approach to supporting successful transitions from incarceration. \nJoin Maine Department of Corrections\, policy advocates\, state agencies\, reentry organizations\, nonprofits\, justice-impacted people\, and advocates for this kickoff event. \nWith opening remarks by Randall Liberty\, Commissioner\, Maine D.O.C.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/reentry-2030-kickoff/
LOCATION:Maine State House\, 230 State Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T103000
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SUMMARY:Soup & Circle - Belfast
DESCRIPTION:RJP Maine will be holding our monthly soup & circle at the Belfast office\, on Thursday April 23rd\, beginning at 10:30AM (come a little earlier to say hello & settle in). We would love to see you there. Feel free to invite anyone you know who might be interested\, & please RSVP if you know you will be attending.\n\nThere will be meat & vegetarian soup options available. If you have allergies & know that you will be attending\, please inform Norman in advance so that we can make accommodations.\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Norman Hightower\, Restorative Services Support Specialist\, at norman@rjpmaine.org
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-circle-belfast-5/
LOCATION:RJP Belfast Office\, 132 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Soup n' Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T133000
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SUMMARY:ME Juvenile Court Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:ME Juvenile Court Listening Sessions\nVirtual Sessions April 8th\, 10th\, and 22nd \nYPC and Place Matters are hosting listening sessions with youth and families who have experienced Maine’s Juvenile Court System and want to share their expertise. Join a session and share your experiences and ideas for change. All eligible attendees will be paid a $75 stipend for their time. \nWe have two session options for youth (April 8th 3-4:30 PM and April 22nd 12-1:30 PM) and one for families (April 10th 12-1:30 PM). \nFill out the form to check eligibility and sign up: tinyurl.com/3b9wk8se \nForms due April 1st.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/me-juvenile-court-listening-sessions/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Young People's Caucus":MAILTO:ypc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T120000
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SUMMARY:ME Juvenile Court Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:ME Juvenile Court Listening Sessions\nVirtual Sessions April 8th\, 10th\, and 22nd \nYPC and Place Matters are hosting listening sessions with youth and families who have experienced Maine’s Juvenile Court System and want to share their expertise. Join a session and share your experiences and ideas for change. All eligible attendees will be paid a $75 stipend for their time. \nWe have two session options for youth (April 8th 3-4:30 PM and April 22nd 12-1:30 PM) and one for families (April 10th 12-1:30 PM). \nFill out the form to check eligibility and sign up: tinyurl.com/3b9wk8se \nForms due April 1st.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/me-juvenile-court-listening-sessions/2026-04-10/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Young People's Caucus":MAILTO:ypc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T150000
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SUMMARY:ME Juvenile Court Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:ME Juvenile Court Listening Sessions\nVirtual Sessions April 8th\, 10th\, and 22nd \nYPC and Place Matters are hosting listening sessions with youth and families who have experienced Maine’s Juvenile Court System and want to share their expertise. Join a session and share your experiences and ideas for change. All eligible attendees will be paid a $75 stipend for their time. \nWe have two session options for youth (April 8th 3-4:30 PM and April 22nd 12-1:30 PM) and one for families (April 10th 12-1:30 PM). \nFill out the form to check eligibility and sign up: tinyurl.com/3b9wk8se \nForms due April 1st.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/me-juvenile-court-listening-sessions/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Young People's Caucus":MAILTO:ypc@maine.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T173000
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SUMMARY:Sagadahoc Community Building Circle and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Community building is at the heart of restorative justice. Monday\, March 30th\, join Restorative Justice Project Maine and Midcoast Humane Animal Shelter for an evening with neighbors and good food\, as we build community and celebrate spring to come. 🌱 \nRSVP below! \n \n\n 
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/sag-circle/
LOCATION:Midcoast Humane Brunswick Campus\, 5 Industrial Parkway\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T200000
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SUMMARY:Youth-led Maine Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Youth-led Maine Gubernatorial Primary Candidate Forum\nMarch 26th\, 6-8 PM (in-person & virtual)\nJoin YPC\, Community Organizing Alliance\, and Maine Youth Power to promote civic engagement among Maine’s youth. In attendance ready to answer questions will be candidates: Shenna Bellows\, Troy Jackson\, Hannah Pingree\, Nirav Shah\, & Angus King III.  \nSign up: bit.ly/2026FORUM
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/youth-led-maine-gubernatorial-primary-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Portland Media Center\, 516 Congress St\, Portland\, Maine\, 04101
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Organizing Alliance":MAILTO:info@coamaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T120000
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SUMMARY:Soup & Circle - Belfast
DESCRIPTION:RJP Maine will be holding our monthly soup & circle at the Belfast office\, on Thursday March 26th\, beginning at 10:30AM (come a little earlier to say hello & settle in). RJP Maine’s two newest team members will be in attendance. Dylan Kilroy\, our newest Restorative Justice Manager\, & Stephanie Aiken\, our new Restorative Services Support Specialist\, will be attending their first RJP Maine\, Belfast Soup & Circle. We would love to see you there.\n\n\nFeel free to invite anyone you know who might be interested\, & please RSVP if you know you will be attending. There will be meat & vegetarian soup options available. If you have allergies & know that you will be attending\, please inform Norman in advance so that we can make accommodations.\n\n\nPlease RSVP to Norman Hightower\, Restorative Services Support Specialist\, at norman@rjpmaine.org
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-circle-belfast-4/
LOCATION:RJP Belfast Office\, 132 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Soup n' Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T160000
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SUMMARY:Youth Council | Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be (re)launching the JJAG Youth Council\, a council of young people (ages 14-26) who engage with youth justice topics and help inform the direction and priorities of Maine’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Group. \nWe invite any young person who has experienced Maine’s juvenile justice system and/or cares about youth justice topics to join us! We will be holding biweekly Zoom meetings that create space for: \n\nCollective learning about the history of juvenile justice\nStorytelling around how youth justice has played out in our lives\nVisioning around how we could create more just and loving systems\n\nThe Youth Council will be co-facilitated by Jon Solomon from Boys & Girls Clubs of Bordertowns\, Bruce King from Maine Boys to Men\, and Swathi Sivasubramanian from the Young People’s Caucus. Young people will be compensated for their time and contribution at $20 per meeting. \nIf you or young people you work with are interested\, join us on Zoom for one or both of our upcoming Intro to the JJAG Youth Council sessions! \n\nMon\, March 9\, 4-5pm\nMon\, March 23\, 4-5pm\nSign up here: https://forms.gle/6j8nKtHTnGg6CP967
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/youth-council-maine-juvenile-justice-advisory-group/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260309T170000
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SUMMARY:Youth Council | Maine Juvenile Justice Advisory Group
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to be (re)launching the JJAG Youth Council\, a council of young people (ages 14-26) who engage with youth justice topics and help inform the direction and priorities of Maine’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Group. \nWe invite any young person who has experienced Maine’s juvenile justice system and/or cares about youth justice topics to join us! We will be holding biweekly Zoom meetings that create space for: \n\nCollective learning about the history of juvenile justice\nStorytelling around how youth justice has played out in our lives\nVisioning around how we could create more just and loving systems\n\nThe Youth Council will be co-facilitated by Jon Solomon from Boys & Girls Clubs of Bordertowns\, Bruce King from Maine Boys to Men\, and Swathi Sivasubramanian from the Young People’s Caucus. Young people will be compensated for their time and contribution at $20 per meeting. \nIf you or young people you work with are interested\, join us on Zoom for one or both of our upcoming Intro to the JJAG Youth Council sessions! \n\nMon\, March 9\, 4-5pm\nMon\, March 23\, 4-5pm\nSign up here: https://forms.gle/6j8nKtHTnGg6CP967
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/youth-council-maine-juvenile-justice-advisory-group/2026-03-09/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T120000
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SUMMARY:Clean Slate Day of Action
DESCRIPTION:Join the Clean Slate Maine Coalition for a Day of Action in support of LD 1911\, legislation that would create an automated system to seal certain arrest or conviction records for individuals who meet specific requirements and have remained crime-free for a period of time. \nOn Wednesday\, March 5th\, we’ll gather at the Maine State House to meet directly with Maine lawmakers and urge them to support LD 1911 . By passing LD 1911\, we can provide an estimated 123\,000 Mainers with an earned second chance by fully and automatically sealing their records. \nWe can open the door to good jobs\, housing\, education\, and stability. We can give people and their families the chance to move forward without forever being defined by something in their past. \n📍 Where: Hall of Flags\, Maine State House\n🕰️ When: Wednesday\, March 5th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n📜 What: Chatting with Maine lawmakers about LD 1911 \nREGISTER: https://actionnetwork.org/events/clean-slate-maine-lobby-day-of-action \nNo prior lobbying experience is required. The Clean Slate Maine coalition will provide: \n\nAn overview of LD 1911\nTalking points and guidance\nSupport throughout the morning\n\nParticipants will meet with legislators to share why automated record sealing is critical for fairness\, economic opportunity\, and community well-being across Maine. You’re welcome to bring your personal story\, professional perspective\, or simply your support for a more just system. \nWe’ll also share our LD 1911 one-pager to help guide conversations and ensure lawmakers understand the real-world impact of this legislation. \nYour voice matters. We hope you will join us to advocate for this critical legislation! \nClick HERE to register so we can have materials and FOOD for you.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/clean-slate-day-of-action/
LOCATION:Maine State House\, 230 State Street\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T143000
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SUMMARY:Soup & Circle - Rockland
DESCRIPTION:Restorative Justice Project Maine will host Soup & Circle events on February 27th and March 27th at St. Peter’s Church in Rockland\, 1:00 to 2:30 PM.\n\nSoup & Circle is an opportunity to circle up\, build community\, and enjoy great soup!  Sarah Dyer\, our Director of Treatment Court Relations and Education\, will lead a community-building circle.  We will also enjoy a relaxed soup potluck.\nRSVP for February 27th\nPlease contact Sarah Dyer (sarahdyer@rjpmaine.org) with any questions.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-circle-rockland-2-5/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 11 White St\, Rockland\, ME\, 04841
CATEGORIES:In Person,Soup n' Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20260109T140615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T133358Z
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SUMMARY:[CANCELED ❄️] Sagadahoc Community Building Circle and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to the forecast. Snow-date will be rescheduled and announced soon.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/sagadahoc-community-building-circle-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Midcoast Humane Brunswick Campus\, 5 Industrial Parkway\, Brunswick\, ME\, 04011
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20260212T155129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T155129Z
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SUMMARY:Soup & Circle - Belfast
DESCRIPTION:RJP Maine will be holding our monthly soup & circle at the Belfast office\, on Thursday\, February 19th beginning at 10:30AM (come a little earlier to say hello & settle in). We would love to see you there. Feel free to invite anyone you know who might be interested\, & please RSVP if you know you will be attending. There will be meat & vegetarian soup options available. If you have allergies & know that you will be attending\, please inform Norman in advance so that we can make accommodations.\n\nSoup & Circle is an opportunity to circle up\, build community\, and enjoy great soup! Feel free to invite anyone you know who might be interested\, and please RSVP if you know you will be attending. There will be meat and vegetarian soup options available.\n\nPlease RSVP to Norman Hightower\, Restorative Services Support Specialist\, at norman@rjpmaine.org
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-circle-belfast-3/
LOCATION:RJP Belfast Office\, 132 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Soup n' Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260213T203000
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SUMMARY:"Food is Love": A Poetry Open Mic & Food Drive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Food Is Love: an evening of open mic poetry and spoken word performances on the intersections of food\, nourishment\, love\, and social justice. The event will take place on Friday\, February 13th from 6pm-8:30pm at Blue Jay Coffee in Lewiston. \n\n\nRSVP\n\n\nWe will gather at Blue Jay Coffee in Lewiston on Friday\, February 13th from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Doors will open at 6\, with open mic-style performances and poetry readings beginning at 6:30. This event will bring people together to grapple with the challenges we face in the realm of food justice & security\, to highlight some of the organizations doing this important work in our communities\, and to learn together how we can all help. In lieu of door/ticket charges\, we will be doing two food drives: for We Feed Us and Food Not Bombs Lewiston (please\, ideally\, bring a food donation for each drive). \nFood Drive Items to Bring: \n\nCanned or dried beans\nOther canned goods\nShelf stable milks\nCanned Vegetables\nCanned Fruits\nCereal\nSnacks\nPasta\nRice\nGift cards (so folks can pick out their own food)\nDiapers\, formula – anything for the babies!\nAnything you think your neighbors might need!
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/food-is-love-a-poetry-open-mic-food-drive/
LOCATION:Blue Jay Coffee\, 189 Main Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314
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SUMMARY:Inside Vision: An Outside Exhibition of Inside Art
DESCRIPTION:FARMINGTON — Inside Vision: An Outside Exhibition of Inside Art presented by Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition (MPAC) will be on display at UMF’s Emery Center from February 12 through March 13\, 2026. Gallery open hours: Mon.-Sat.\, 12pm-7pm. \nInside Vision: An Outside Exhibition of Inside Art showcases works created by incarcerated artists\, highlighting their creativity and unique perspectives. Each piece serves as a medium for storytelling\, reflecting the artists’ insights and challenges faced during their incarceration. The gallery invites the public to engage with the nuances of the human experience. You can watch the video of MPAC’s first Inside Vision Art Exhibit in collaboration with Freedom & Captivity here.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/inside-vision-an-outside-exhibition-of-inside-art/
CATEGORIES:In Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20260112T203619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T203619Z
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SUMMARY:Soup & Circle - Rockland
DESCRIPTION:Restorative Justice Project Maine is hosting a Soup & Circle on Friday\, January 16th at St. Peter’s Church in Rockland.  The event will be from 1:00 to 2:30 PM.\n\nSoup & Circle is an opportunity to circle up\, build community\, and enjoy great soup!  Sarah Dyer\, our Director of Treatment Court Relations and Education\, will lead a community-building circle.  We will also enjoy a relaxed soup potluck.\n\nIf you are able\, please bring a soup to share.  There will be meat and vegetarian options available.\n\nPlease contact Sarah Dyer (sarahdyer@rjpmaine.org) with any questions.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-circle-rockland/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s Episcopal Church\, 11 White St\, Rockland\, ME\, 04841
CATEGORIES:In Person,Soup n' Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20260108T213650Z
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SUMMARY:Soup & Circle - Belfast
DESCRIPTION:RJP Maine is having this month’s Belfast Soup & Circle on Thursday\, January 15th starting at 10:30 a.m.\n\nSoup & Circle is an opportunity to circle up\, build community\, and enjoy great soup! Feel free to invite anyone you know who might be interested\, and please RSVP if you know you will be attending. There will be meat and vegetarian soup options available.\n\nPlease RSVP to Norman Hightower\, Restorative Services Support Specialist\, at norman@rjpmaine.org
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-circle-belfast-2/
LOCATION:RJP Belfast Office\, 132 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Soup n' Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20260108T192739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T192739Z
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SUMMARY:It's Hard to Talk About: Stories of Incarceration in Maine
DESCRIPTION:Following a deeply moving November run of our storytelling performance\, It’s Hard to Talk About: Stories of Incarceration in Maine\, we are thrilled to announce a free virtual film screening! \nEvent Details:\n\nWhat: Virtual Film Screening of It’s Hard to Talk About: Stories of Incarceration in Maine\nWhen: Wednesday\, January 14th at 7:00 PM ET\nRuntime: The event will occur on Zoom and registrants will receive an email with the Zoom link the week of the performance. The screening will last 45 minutes and will be followed by a live Q&A with the cast and curatorial team.\n\nRegister Here\nIn It’s Hard to Talk About…\, five justice-impacted storytellers share narratives from individuals who are currently or formerly incarcerated\, as well as their friends and family\, and other people affected by and working in and around the criminal legal system. With storytelling\, Freedom & Captivity collective aims to challenge oversimplified public narratives about crime and punishment. \nThis performance features mature topics and adult language. It includes graphic descriptions of physical\, mental\, verbal\, and sexual abuse\, death/dying\, drugs/alcohol/substance abuse\, and brutality by prison guards. \nThis live performance was filmed on November 8th at The Grand Theater in Ellsworth\, ME\, as part of the Freedom & Justice Summit. Our gratitude to the festival organizers and theater for hosting us. \nWe hope you’ll join us on Wednesday\, January 14th! 
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/its-hard-to-talk-about-stories-of-incarceration-in-maine/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20251208T175028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T175028Z
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SUMMARY:Rally Behind Our Somali Community
DESCRIPTION:“Our community is hurting after the racist and dehumanizing attacks against Somali Americans.  This moment demands courage\, solidarity\, and love.  We refuse to be silent.  We refuse to allow hate to define who we are.” — Community Organizing Alliance \nSaturday\, December 13th\, 12-3 p.m.\, join the Lewiston community at Kennedy Park\, in solidarity with Somali Mainers.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/rally-behind-our-somali-community/
LOCATION:Kennedy Park\, 120 Park St\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Organizing Alliance":MAILTO:info@coamaine.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T123000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20251208T165705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T165723Z
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SUMMARY:Soup & Circle - Belfast
DESCRIPTION:RJP Maine is having this month’s Soup & Circle on Thursday\, December 11th at the Belfast office from 10:30-12.\n\nSoup & Circle is an opportunity to circle up\, build community\, and enjoy great soup. You are welcome to bring soup to share\, to bring friends\, or to simply bring yourself.\n\nPlease RSVP to Emma Hirst\, Restorative Justice Manager\, at emma@rjpmaine.org
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-circle-belfast/
LOCATION:RJP Belfast Office\, 132 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Soup n' Circle
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T143000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20250716T161105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T172824Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Specific: Foundations of Community-Based Restorative Practices (3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting Foundations of Community-Based Restorative Practices for our new volunteers. \nThis 3-part virtual series is an introduction to restorative theory and practice. All new volunteers are asked to\nattend. \nScheduled 9 am-2:30 pm on 10/16\,  10/23\, and 10/30. \n_________________________ \nIf you are interested in becoming a new volunteer\, please let us know here.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/foundations-of-community-based-restorative-practices-for-new-volunteers-6/
LOCATION:https://rjpmaine.org/event/foundations-of-community-based-restorative-practices-for-new-volunteers-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20250716T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T172758Z
UID:10000470-1761210000-1761229800@rjpmaine.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Specific: Foundations of Community-Based Restorative Practices (2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting Foundations of Community-Based Restorative Practices for our new volunteers. \nThis 3-part virtual series is an introduction to restorative theory and practice. All new volunteers are asked to\nattend. \nScheduled 9 am-2:30 pm on 10/16\,  10/23\, and 10/30. \n_________________________ \nIf you are interested in becoming a new volunteer\, please let us know here.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/foundations-of-community-based-restorative-practices-for-new-volunteers-5/
LOCATION:https://rjpmaine.org/event/foundations-of-community-based-restorative-practices-for-new-volunteers-5/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T143000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20250716T160955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T172738Z
UID:10000469-1760605200-1760625000@rjpmaine.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Specific: Foundations of Community-Based Restorative Practices (1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:We are hosting Foundations of Community-Based Restorative Practices for our new volunteers. \nThis 3-part virtual series is an introduction to restorative theory and practice. All new volunteers are asked to\nattend. \nScheduled 9 am-2:30 pm on 10/16\,  10/23\, and 10/30. \n_________________________ \nIf you are interested in becoming a new volunteer\, please let us know here.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/foundations-of-community-based-restorative-practices-for-new-volunteers-4/
LOCATION:https://rjpmaine.org/event/foundations-of-community-based-restorative-practices-for-new-volunteers-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20250909T115523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T115523Z
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SUMMARY:Soup and Circle
DESCRIPTION:Come join for a Community Building Circle.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-and-circle-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20250530T181711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T181711Z
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SUMMARY:Join Us - Community Building Circle & Potluck (Rockland)
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/join-us-community-building-circle-potluck-rockland/
LOCATION:St. Peters Episcopal Church\, 11 White St.\, Rockland\, Maine
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20250520T192901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T181202Z
UID:10000467-1752748200-1752753600@rjpmaine.org
SUMMARY:Soup N' Circle
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on July 17\, 2025 a from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm for a community building circle. All are welcome. It will be at our Belfast Office\, 132 High St.
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-n-circle-2/
LOCATION:RJP Belfast Office\, 132 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T173227
CREATED:20250402T135127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T180840Z
UID:10000465-1750933800-1750939200@rjpmaine.org
SUMMARY:Soup & Circle
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a community building circle on June 26\, 2025
URL:https://rjpmaine.org/event/soup-circle/
LOCATION:RJP Belfast Office\, 132 High Street\, Belfast\, ME\, 04915\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Soup n' Circle
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