Addressing Racial Harm through Restorative Practices
Racial harm and inequality persist in our society, causing deep divisions and barriers that can be complex to address. Many people feel overwhelmed and unsure about how to effectively respond to racial injustice. It’s a sensitive topic that often gets brushed aside, preventing meaningful progress towards equality.
That’s where Restorative Justice Project Maine is presently growing. We are learning more ourselves and offering training materials and resources that empower individuals and organizations to actively counteract microaggressions and promote racial equity. By learning from the experiences and perspectives of people of color and doing our own work to dismantle the systems of oppression we are complicitly reproducing, we can create a more inclusive and just society.
Dismantling Barriers, Promoting Racial Equity
At Restorative Justice Project Maine, we recognize we have perpetuated racial harm and that there are many barriers to racial equality. In response, we’ve established the Race Equity Program, a dynamic initiative aimed at looking at our behaviors, practices, policies and procedures to continue dismantling these barriers and promoting racial equity in our communities.
Advancing Racial Justice: The Evolving Efforts of Our Race Equity Group
The work of our Race Equity group is constantly evolving, with different teams focusing on various projects. Past efforts include assisting with our Microaggression Training and Volunteer Training.
Our staff working groups engage in a variety of activities designed to foster learning and action. Racial justice is integral to restorative justice, and our team is dedicated to incorporating race equity principles into our programs and training.
Join Us in Creating a More Inclusive Community
The journey towards racial equity requires continuous learning, unlearning, and relearning. It’s about challenging our assumptions and embracing difficult conversations. At Restorative Justice Project Maine, we’re committed to this journey. We invite you to join us in our effort to create a more equitable and inclusive community.
Connect with us or sign up for our Microaggression Training today. Together, we can make a difference.