Ohio, Illinois, Indiana and Chicago: Are you feeling thirsty to use the power of relationships and communication to promote practical tools for peace on Earth? We are creating political will for peacebuilding breakthroughs, and we want all of you to join us as champions for this change. National Field Director Dan Kahn and Student Peace Alliance Coordinator Sally Kaplan are coming to Midwest Heartland hotspots in the beginning of April — sharing solidarity, news of challenges and victories, and strategies for effective ways forward.

This is a new series, highlighting the challenges we face with violence and innovative peacebuilding solutions that are already making a difference. Shift does indeed happen!

An important story was featured on PBS NewsHour yesterday, focusing on Resotorative Justice “talking circles” in a Colorado High School. Colorado is a national leader in pivoting away from the more punitive or punishment oriented models to the more restorative — focusing on how to heal the harm and restore relationships.