Pathways to Restorative Communities (P2RC) was founded in 2018 by a group of three experienced Restorative Justice facilitators who saw a need for Restorative Practices to be applied more widely in their communities. P2RC has since served the greater Boston area and beyond through regional trainings, circle facilitation, coaching, and training local school administrations and teachers in the implementation of Restorative Practices.
Partner
Candace Julyan, Ed.D
Candace has a doctorate in education and an extensive background in curriculum development, staff development training and teaching students from the graduate level to elementary school. After a long career in science, research and environmental education, she turned her focus to conflict resolution. For the past 15 years she has worked in the fields of mediation and restorative justice, holding a variety of roles including court mediator, trainer, circle keeper, case coordinator, and consultant. Her interest is in helping schools and organizations find ways to apply the principles of restorative justice to improve communication, strengthen relationships, and address conflicts in productive and meaningful ways.
Partner
Janice Durham
Janice (JJ) holds a master's degree in counseling and has an extensive background in public health with a focus on prevention and adult learning. She served as the Executive Director of the Prevention Center in Cambridge, MA and has spent over two decades conducting staff development training on social health topics, parenting and training facilitators. She also created and implemented Harassment Prevention and Workplace Respect Programs for the New England Carpenters Union, among other organizations. She is a mediator in the district courts, mediating small claims and housing disputes. JJ loves introducing individuals, schools and organizations to restorative practices, as they provide tools for building relationships and community.
Partner
Elizabeth Hampson
Beth holds a master's degree in learning and teaching, and is a certified teacher in Massachusetts. As a classroom teacher, she focused on building and maintaining healthy relationships. She used circles and other community building strategies to create a safe and welcoming classroom, and utilized affective and restorative language to address conflict and discipline. As a facilitator with the organization White People Challenging Racism, she used the circle process to facilitate conversations about race, systemic racism, white privilege, white supremacy, and being anti-racist in our organizations and personal lives. Early in her career, Beth worked as a Family Advocate, where she linked marginalized families and children with education, resources and relational support. Beth loves seeing individuals transform into a community through engaging in the circle process.
Circle Keeper
Ruthie Rohde
Ruthie Rohde is a social worker, writer and Restorative Justice practitioner. For the past six years she has served as a team leader, case coordinator and circle keeper for Communities for Restorative Justice and, in the past year, as a part time circle keeper for P2RC. Ruthie’s faith in the effectiveness of circle practices using restorative principles has motivated her to put it to use in her antiracism work with groups.
Communications Manager
Rachel Saudek
Rachel Saudek is a communications specialist, as well as a community organizer dancer, and healer. She works at the intersection of community, embodiment, and environmental stewardship. She handles online communications for P2RC, and is passionate about their mission.