Cultivating peace.
Inspiring change.
Transforming criminal justice through system change work and community engagement
The Peacemaking Institute is a national non-profit that launches Peacemaking Academy programs with community and system partners who seek innovative criminal justice reform.
Peacemaking Academy
Application & Programming
Training Series
Coaching & Mentorship
System & Community Partnership
Co-Design a “Win-Win”
TRANSFORMING CONFLICT INTO OPPORTUNITIES
“Some people think that making peace is about reconciling wtih others. To me, making peace is about facing my own demons.”
– YOUTH PARTICIPANT
“Maybe the one true antidote to youth violence is to surround young people before they do something irrevocable, in a circle with people who care about them and are willing to spend the time and to do the follow up and to show them that we care.”
A once and future peace
Directed by Eric Daniel Metzgar (Emmy award winner)
Screening: Stay tuned & please check back for the next film screening.
Venue: TBA
A Seattle-based restorative justice program based on Indigenous peacemaking circles aims to bring healing to families and communities while breaking the cycle of incarceration.
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