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Sponsored by Marquette University Law School Restorative Justice Initiative
2009 Restorative Justice Conference
Bullying in Schools —Teaching Respect and
Compassion Through Restorative Practices
November 10, 2009
Monaghan Memorial Ballroom, 3rd floor, Alumni Memorial Union
Marquette University Campus, 1442 West Wisconsin Avenue
We are pleased to present Marquette University Law School’s 6th Annual Restorative Justice Initiative Conference, which this year is devoted to the sometimes devastating issue of the bullying of school-age children. The conference will focus on restorative solutions to bullying, highlighting some of the most troubling examples and the impact of their harm on victims and the community. The conference is intended for teachers, social workers, parents, and others who work with youth and seek to learn more about this issue.
No other law school has a program along the lines of Marquette’s Restorative Justice Initiative, which flows from our interest, as a Catholic, Jesuit institution, in excellence, faith, leadership, and service. The Restorative Justice Initiative educates law students as leaders who can bring together victims, offenders, and other community members to focus on resolving harm and conflict in our communities. Restorative justice is a process that creates a safe environment for dialogue, helping communities share their experiences. Such connectedness is the basis for building relationships and collaboration that facilitate healing and problem solving at the community level.
All who are interested in this challenging social issue are invited to attend.
8:30 a.m. — Registration
Continental breakfast will be served.
9 a.m. — Welcome
Justice Janine P. Geske (ret.)
Distinguished Professor of Law
Marquette University Law School
Joseph D. Kearney
Dean and Professor of Law
Marquette University Law School
Jeffrey J. Altenburg
Deputy District Attorney, Milwaukee County
Community Prosecution, Restorative Justice and
Alternatives to Incarceration, Criminal Justice Facility
Student Art and Essay Contest Presentation and Special Comments
The Honorable Tom Barrett
Mayor
City of Milwaukee
William G. Andrekopoulos
Superintendent
Milwaukee Public Schools
9:30 a.m. — The Power Dynamics of Bullying: Negotiating the Socialand Emotional World of the School Community
Dr. Brenda Morrison
Co-Director of the Centre for Restorative Justice and Assistant
Professor, School of Criminology
Simon Fraser University, British Columbia
10:30 a.m. — “I Was a Student Bully”
Student panel discussion moderated by
India McCanse
Executive Director, Literacy Services of Wisconsin
Noon — Lunch
A complimentary box lunch will be provided.
12:45 to 1:45 p.m. — Breakout Session I (select one session)
- Discussion A: What Is a Restorative Justice Circle?
Kristi Y. Cole, Director, Safe Schools/Healthy Students (MPS)
Paul Dedinsky, Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County,
and Community Restorative Practices Coordinator with MPS
- Discussion B: Legal Consequences of Bullying
John T. Chisholm, District Attorney, Milwaukee County
- Discussion C: Cyberbullying and Social Interaction with Technology—How to Talk with Your Child
Melissa Thompson, Principal, Waukesha West High School
Mary Jane Whitty, Guidance Counselor, New Berlin
Eisenhower High School
Paul Kaye, School Liaison Officer, New Berlin
Eisenhower High School
2 to 3 p.m. — Breakout Session II (select one session)
- Discussion A: Impact of Violence on Learning
Victor Barnett, Founder, Running Rebels
Paulina de Haan, Safe Streets Project
Community Coordinator, Police District 2,
Marquette Law School
Ron Johnson, Safe Streets Project
Community Coordinator, Police District 5,
Marquette Law School
- Discussion B: How MPS Is Using Circles to Deal with Bullying Issues
Kristi Y. Cole, Director, Safe Schools/Healthy Students (MPS)
David Lerman, Assistant District Attorney, Milwaukee County,
and Community Restorative Practices Coordinator with MPS
3 p.m.— Starfish Awards
These awards will recognize, as “unsung heroes and heroines,” three individuals who make a vital contribution to the lives of Milwaukee area youth. The awards are made possible by a grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Make-a-Difference Fund. We are grateful for its support.
3:30 p.m. — Closing Comments
Janine P. Geske
Location
Monaghan Memorial Ballroom, 3rd floor, Alumni Memorial Union
Marquette University Campus, 1442 West Wisconsin Avenue
Parking
Parking is available for $5 in the 16th Street Parking Structure between
Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street.
Questions?
Contact Yolanda Toral Zeider at 414.288.7924 or
yolanda.toral@marquette.edu.
Registration is Closed
There is no charge for this all-day conference; however, reservations are
requested because space is limited. Please reserve your spot by October 31.
