Reflection by Rob Bywater, 2026 Master of Social Work Intern 1. Circles have…
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Restorative Justice Project News
Whether you're new to restorative justice or a seasoned advocate, our news area will provide you with valuable resources. Here, we explore our mission of promoting restorative justice within Maine communities (and beyond) and share insights about our work, the people we serve, and the impact we make.
Joanne Smith: A Legacy of Care
Gabriel Smith (daughter) and Norman Kehling (friend) reflect on the life and legacy…
RISE26: Reflections from Nashville
Sarah Dyer, Director of Treatment Court Relations and Education, and Norman Hightower, Reentry…
10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice
The 10th National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice convened on July 7-10,…
Farewell Letter from Kathy Durgin-Leighton, Executive Director
After seven transformative years with Restorative Justice Project Maine, I will be retiring…
Heard, Valued, and Trusted
May 2026 Dear Friend, When only one in two Maine youth says they…
Crafting Repair
Harm repair is always an act of rebuilding... but it's not every day…
Summer Trainings with Restorative Justice Project Maine
Coming this summer, we are excited to announce two upcoming training opportunities! June / July Series Foundations…
It all came full circle
Reflection by Tracey Daniels-Kenney, Training and Capacity Builder, Restorative Justice Project Maine The…
Waldo County Residents Loud & Clear: “Fund Restorative Reentry!”
This March, when we heard the Waldo County Budget Committee discussing cuts to…
Lost keys and finding an alternate route
While volunteering one evening, Taylor had the opportunity to witness the informal ways…
How should we think about reentry “success”?
Amy Frankel, a PhD candidate in the UMaine Interdisciplinary Doctoral Program (IPhD), is…