The Maryland Chapter of the Association for Conflict Resolution  www.marylandmacro.org invites the public to attend a conference on Restorative Justive called "Opportunities for Impact" on Thursday and Friday, November 20 and 21, 2008 at Howard Community College in Columbia, MD.  Keynote speaker:  Anne Seymour of Victim-Focused Restorative Justice.  For information, email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Kathy at 410-772-1630.

Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 6 - 8 p.m. Reception and Circle Discussion with Kay Pranis and Lauren Abramson.  Sponsored by the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services.

Friday, November 21, 2008, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  Keynote presentation by Anne Seymour from 9 - 10:15 a.m.  followed by numerous workshops.  David Weaver-Zercher will lead a plenary session over lunch entitled "Amish Grace, Amish Hope".

The goals of the conference include: 1.) Increase the understanding and awareness of the benefits of using restorative justice principles and practices 2.) Promote the increased use of existing restorative justice principles, practices and programs in Maryland 3.) Encourage the establishment of new restorative efforts throughout Maryland. 

• Early-bird registration before 10/25 is $75.00 ($50 for ACR Chapter members) and includes both Thursday and Friday sessions.
• Regular Registration after 10/25 is $100.  A Saturday learning Institute is offered separately for $45.00.

Email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Kathy at 410-772-1630 or Belinda at 240-338-8159 for more info or to register.