Monthly Conversations on Abolition

Interested in learning more about the UUA’s Congregational Study/Action Issue (CSAI)? Join CLF’s Monthly Conversations on Abolition.

“Using Restorative Justice with Children and Youth”
Tuesday, February 10, 7–8:30pm CT

We will talk about how to use restorative practices with children and youth, including in school systems as an alternative to the suspension-to-prison pipeline. Register now.

“From Principles to Practice: Restorative Justice in Oklahoma” 
Monday, February 23, 5:30–7pm CT

In this third session of the restorative justice series, Rev. Dr. (Tamara) Celeste Lebak, Founder and Chief Unlearning Officer of the Restorative Justice Institute of Oklahoma, and Xavier Graves, Executive Director of RJIOK, share how restorative justice is being practiced on the ground across Oklahoma. Drawing from their work in schools, communities, and justice-adjacent systems, they will explore the RJIOK model, what meaningful partnership with local restorative justice organizations can look like, and how congregations can discern their role in supporting accountability, repair, and community healing beyond the sanctuary.  Register now.

Past event recordings can be found at the Abolition, Transformation & Faith Formation Hub.