So why blog about this event here? Well, the field of restorative
justice, and its “grandfather,” Howard Zehr (heavily involved in this
event today, and the subsequent training), are a big part of why my
family ended up moving to Virginia from our happy life in Iowa. So in
the title of this blog, “Restorative Theology,” there is a nod of
respect and honor aimed at the field, and Howard’s continuing mentoring
influence on me, as I explore the intersections of theology and
peacebuilding (within which restorative justice is included here at the
CJP).
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