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Peace-building events to be held this weekend

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | May 27, 2022

This weekend, Austin residents can join a community day and restorative justice festival at Bethel New Life and La Follete Park.

Austin Coming Together

Austin youth doing restorative justice

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | May 19, 2022

Austin Coming Together has received a grant from the Tides Foundation. It is funding a restorative justice program that teaches young people to become peace circle keepers.

community court

Town hall held to discuss creation of community court in Austin

By Connor S. Carynski | July 18, 2018

Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin said he decided to host the meeting after a number of people throughout the 1st District said there is a need for a community court in Austin.

criminal justice

Austin residents attend restorative justice forum, voice concerns over local resources

By Xueer Zhang | September 27, 2017

The forum, held at BUILD’s headquarter last weekend, addressed the healing practices that require community involvement to accomplish repair and re-entry for ex-offenders.

Community

Restorative justice forum Saturday in Austin

By AustinTalks | September 21, 2017

Help come up with viable solutions for reducing violence and healing from trauma Sept. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at BUILD’s headquarters, 5100 W. Harrison St. The free event for people of all ages will feature raffle prizes.

Community

Take part in restorative justice symposium Feb. 11

By AustinTalks | February 9, 2017

All are invited to participate in the event, moderated by Vera Davis and presented by Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin and BUILD.

News

Summit offers solutions for criminal justice reform

By T.J. Kremer III | April 20, 2015

State Rep. La Shawn Ford organized the event, which brought together ex-offenders, officials, lawyers and concerned citizens.

News

Murders down citywide in 2014, but not in Austin

By Cara Ball | January 15, 2015

Major issues need to be addressed before homicides and other crime will decline, say local residents and advocates.

Community

Take part in town hall on restorative justice

By AustinTalks | July 28, 2013

Rep. La Shawn K. Ford will chair Tuesday morning’s hearing, which will focus on recent reports of sexual abuse in state juvenile facilities.

Community

Austin lawmaker continues to press for restorative justice

By AustinTalks | May 8, 2013

Rep. La Shawn Ford held another legislative meeting to highlight what advocates are doing to bring peace to communities.

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