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.”
Meet Dez Alvarado, co-founder of DAY WON
Dez Alvarado is the co-founder of DAY WON, a peer-led organization dedicated to supporting...
System & Community Partnership Peacemaking Circle held in Utah
In March 2024, Sarouem provided a 3-day training on Peacemaking Circles hosted by the Salt Lake...
Saroeum leads Penn State lecture on Restorative Justice
I had a wonderful opportunity in the beginning of 2024 to co-host the film screening of "A Once...