The National Center for State Courts will present a webinar on “The Case for Peacemaking Court” Thursday, June 4, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.
Peacemaking courts represent a powerful shift in how to think about justice — moving beyond purely punitive systems toward approaches that emphasize healing, accountability, community engagement, and restoration of relationships.
Rooted in Indigenous traditions and adapted within modern justice systems, peacemaking offers a meaningful way to address harm while strengthening individuals and communities.
During this webinar, the CCJ/COSCA Tribal Relations Committee and its panelists will explore:
• What peacemaking courts are and how they function
• The values and principles that guide this work
• Practical examples and lessons learned from implementation
• Overview of Michigan’s Tribal-State-Federal Judicial Forum
• Opportunities and challenges in implementing peacemaking approaches
Speaking at the webinar will be:
• Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh, Michigan Supreme Court
• Judge Timothy Connors (ret.), 22nd Circuit Court, Washtenaw County, Michigan
• Chief Judge Angela Sherigan, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan
• Moderator Abby Kuschel, principal court management consultant, NCSC
To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “Education &?events.”
Peacemaking courts represent a powerful shift in how to think about justice — moving beyond purely punitive systems toward approaches that emphasize healing, accountability, community engagement, and restoration of relationships.
Rooted in Indigenous traditions and adapted within modern justice systems, peacemaking offers a meaningful way to address harm while strengthening individuals and communities.
During this webinar, the CCJ/COSCA Tribal Relations Committee and its panelists will explore:
• What peacemaking courts are and how they function
• The values and principles that guide this work
• Practical examples and lessons learned from implementation
• Overview of Michigan’s Tribal-State-Federal Judicial Forum
• Opportunities and challenges in implementing peacemaking approaches
Speaking at the webinar will be:
• Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh, Michigan Supreme Court
• Judge Timothy Connors (ret.), 22nd Circuit Court, Washtenaw County, Michigan
• Chief Judge Angela Sherigan, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan
• Moderator Abby Kuschel, principal court management consultant, NCSC
To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “Education &?events.”
