RECONCILIATION RESOURCES

ORGANIZATIONS

Centre for Restorative Justice - BC, Canada
"The Centre for Restorative Justice, in partnership with individuals, the community, justice agencies and  Simon Fraser University, exists to support and promote the principles and practices of restorative justice. The Centre provides education, innovative program models, training, evaluation and research through a resource centre and meeting place that facilitates outreach, promotion, dialogue and advocacy."

Center for the Study of Conflict

University of Ulster, Coleraine, BT 52 1SA, Northern Ireland, Tel: 0265 44141

Fellowship of Reconciliation - Peace, Justice and Nonviolence
FOR seeks to replace violence, war, racism, and economic injustice with nonviolence, peace, and justice. They are an interfaith organization committed to active nonviolence as a transforming way of life and as a means of radical change. They educate, train, build coalitions, and engage in nonviolent and compassionate actions locally, nationally, and globally.

John M. Perkins Foundation for Reconciliation & Development

"encouraging and developing leaders and resources to further the vision of holistic Christian Community Development and racial reconciliation."

Restorative Justice Online
Out of Prison Fellowship International, this website has a lot of interesting resources on restorative justice around the world.

South African Truth and Reconciliation Website

Official website of the commission the SA government set up to help bring about healing after apartheid.

ARTICLES

Chappell, Heather. (10May2005 ) "Youth Find Reconciliation through Understanding," World Council of Churches, Online Press Release.

Fanizzi, Ellen. (2005) "Reconciliation: An Experience of Forgiveness," Americancatholic.org, Online Article.

BOOKS

Birrell, D., Green, J. & O’Keeffe,T. The churches and inter-community relationships. Northern Ireland.

Kochman, T. (1981). Black and white styles in conflict. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

Sittser, G.L. (1994). Loving across our differences. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press.

Weeks, D. The eight essential steps to conflict resolution. Explains why conflict is unavoidable and teaches readers to approach it directly and positively. Presents tested methods for resolving strong differences of opinion that can may damage professional and personal relationships. Helps readers preserve work, family, and community relationships.

Wright, F. Integrated education and new beginnings in northern Ireland.

Dean Borgman and Kathryn Q. Powers cCYS