Utilizing a Transformative Lens for Social Sector Consultant Work

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Jessica Fischer, M.S. Human Ecology, UW-MadisonLinks to an external site.

Traditional approaches to crime have a focus on the punishment of offenders, whereas restorative justice focuses on healing and restoring relationships between offenders, their victims, and the broader community. A Madison-based restorative justice coalition has been established to inform and refine these local restorative justice efforts. For my project, I worked with Co-Create (a part of UW’s Center for Community and Nonprofit StudiesLinks to an external site.) to conduct a needs assessment evaluating current restorative justice activities in the Madison area. Through this process, we implemented a transformative approach by utilizing participatory methods, aligning our methods with restorative justice theories, and prioritizing relationships and building trust. The ultimate aim of this needs assessment is to evaluate current restorative justice efforts to help inform the future of this work in the Madison community.

This presentation will provide an overview of the transformative approach that was taken throughout my role with the needs assessment. It does not provide any of the findings due to the confidentiality of the coalition and partners. 

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