Establishing a Restorative Justice Hub in the Heartland: Transforming Systems of Racial Injustice in south Bend, Indiana
Author
peter a stone D.Min.
Abstract
Action research with the express goal of building different futures for South Bend youth and their families. Taking the best learnings from Chicago, Illinois Restorative Justice Hubs of which in 2023 there are 7 direct providing hubs in various underserved neighborhoods supported in collaboration by 5 partner hubs providing research, training and co-ordination.
The practical application of safe spaces, hospitality, mentoring, and vocational training in some hubs are accompanied with limited theological support while the majority are ethics-based and non-religious in their identity or mission. This specific document reflects moral values instrumental to sciences of Self Healing Methodology and focus on ACE, Adverse Childhood Experiences.
The faith journey applies to the building of relationships and shared values.
Influencing this work, the author is a practicing Roman Catholic, son of a non-practicing Jewish immigrant and second generation Italian mother.
Meta-method for this work is "Practical Theology An Introduction" by Richard R. Osmer (2008).
The practical application of safe spaces, hospitality, mentoring, and vocational training in some hubs are accompanied with limited theological support while the majority are ethics-based and non-religious in their identity or mission. This specific document reflects moral values instrumental to sciences of Self Healing Methodology and focus on ACE, Adverse Childhood Experiences.
The faith journey applies to the building of relationships and shared values.
Influencing this work, the author is a practicing Roman Catholic, son of a non-practicing Jewish immigrant and second generation Italian mother.
Meta-method for this work is "Practical Theology An Introduction" by Richard R. Osmer (2008).