Illinois Judicial Council to co-sponsor Zoom symposium on restorative justice this Saturday

The Illinois Judicial Council and the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic of the University of Chicago Law School will conduct a virtual symposium this Saturday, April 24, from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. entitled "Beyond Punishment: Restorative Justice Practice, Policy, and Potential."

The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required; here is the registration link.

The symposium will explore how Restorative Justice can be implemented in schools, courts, and communities. Practitioners and theorists in those areas will discuss the state of RestorativJustice today and its potential. Judges, scholars, and community leaders are expected to participate along with "the Chicago community at-large."

The Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic provides legal representation to indigent children and young adults accused of delinquency and crime. The Clinic bills itself "as a national leader in expanding the concept of legalrepresentation to include the social, psychological, and educational needs of clients."

Here is the symposium schedule:

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For questions, or more information about the event, email knorcross@uchicago.edu