Restorative School Practices of Maine is offering 2 workshops for August 2012 as well as our three-day Summer Institute in June.
As the Restorative Justice Project enters its seventh year, the time seemed right to embark on the design of our very own logo that reflects and embodies the dynamic nature and mission of the organization. Our new logo is now on our website and you’ll start seeing it more as we begin to incorporate it on all of our materials.
The new logo is made up of two (moving) parts:
The first is the circle, which reflects a circle or group of connections that come together to achieve RJP’s important mission. “It takes a village” is a statement that encompasses the core values, programs and activities of RJP. It takes many different people to work together to help program participants achieve success. Notice that the circle is unfinished, not dissimilar from RJP’s work in that it is never finished. There is a need to continue the work over the long-term and again, it takes the efforts of many to ensure long-term success. Note also that the circle comes from organic roots. It is a paint stroke, with some depth and movement, created by hand, and that speaks to the grassroots, community-based nature of RJP.
Every year, the Midcoast Community Chorus Board chooses a community organization as the beneficiary of the proceeds of their June concert. RJP is thrilled to announce that our organization has been chosen to be the 2012 Concert Beneficiary of the Midcoast Community Chorus. The concert is scheduled for June 16th, 7pm at the Strom Auditorium in Rockport. Stay tuned for updates as we get closer to the concert.
The Midcoast Community Chorus (MCC) is a vibrant and dynamic non-profit organization inspired by Mimi Bornstein who now serves as Artistic and Executive Director. Their mission is to sing for the community as a community.
Restorative School Practices of Maine is offering workshops for Spring 2012 plus our three-day Summer Institute in June.
Become an RJP Mentor/Volunteer for Lincoln, Knox and Waldo Counties. Participation by community volunteers, like yourself, is critical to the success of this approach to personal and communal healing.
Pre-registration is required; for more information, contact RJP, 338-2742 or info@rjpmidcoast.org
“Inmates lose much more than their freedom upon going to prison,” reports Diane Schetky, a forensic psychiatrist. “They also lose their autonomy, self esteem, identity, friends, choices, recreational outlets, and privacy. Prison security trumps many activities of daily life that we take for granted and may leave inmates feeling that it overshadows their personhood.”
There are unwritten rules in prison culture such as: “Guys don’t get sad, they get mad.” The showing of feelings may be viewed as a sign of weakness which other inmates may exploit to their advantage. Acts of kindness may arouse suspicion, and hypervigilence is common because of the need to watch one’s back.
