Episode 180: Building Restorative Cultures

Building Restorative Cultures with Prof. Ian Marder, Triona Kenny & Katharina Kurz A Discussion based on recent research and hands-on practices in the Criminal Justice and Higher Education Sectors. Celebrating our second podcast conversation with Ian Marder (2012 & 2024) on Restorative Justice on The Rise. Dr. Ian Marder, Assistant Professor in Criminology at Maynooth University, Ireland sat down with us in Tallinn, Estonia during the European Forum for Restorative Justice 12th International Conference alongside two Ph.D Candidates who also are Research Assistants and Practitioners on this project, Triona Kenny (Criminology) and Katharina Kurz (Anthropology and Education). What you'll hear in this episode is an incredible blend of findings from hands-on RJ work within two different communities - one within a prison, and one within a community involving youth of color and police. Here are links to two of their papers, open access: https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/17876/ https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/17233/ www.restorativejustice.ie  to learn more about restorative justice in the criminal justice system in Ireland RJ Strategies For Change Ireland Website