Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices

As National Crime Victims’ Rights Week comes to a close, we're reflecting on what Connecting < KINSHIP > Healing truly means. It’s about building spaces where survivors are seen and heard. It’s about creating systems rooted in compassion, accountability, and healing. And it’s about never walking this journey alone. Let’s keep building a world where healing is the norm—not the exception.

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is here, and this year’s theme— Connecting < KINSHIP > Healing—speaks to the core of our work. Here are a few key messages we’ve been sharing throughout the week: • Building community-centered, trauma-informed spaces is about more than acknowledging harm. It’s about intentionally creating the conditions for healing, restoration, and growth. • Through The Center’s program models, like I Am Enough and You Matter, we are creating spaces of kinship where survivors of violence and incarceration can reclaim their power. • Healing requires safety. It requires being seen and heard. And most importantly, it requires community. #NCVRW2025 #KinshipHealing #RestorativePractices #TraumaInformed #HealingInCommunity #LisaDDaniels

National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is here, and this year’s theme—Connecting < KINSHIP > Healing—speaks to the core of our work. #NCVRW2025 #KinshipHealing #RestorativePractices #HealingJustice #LisaDDaniels

Creating trauma-informed spaces means building a world where healing is accessible, intentional, and centered on dignity. #NCVRW2025 #KinshipHealing #RestorativePractices #TraumaInformed #HealingInCommunity #LisaDDaniels

Welcoming Sarah Daniels, MPA to Our Board of Directors

Trauma-informed work shifts the question from “What’s wrong with you?” to “What happened to you?” At The Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices, we embed this lens into every layer of our work—centering healing, dignity, and restoration. Let’s build systems that don’t just respond to trauma but actively support healing. #TraumaInformed #RestorativePractices #HealingJustice #CommunityTransformation

Recently, we hosted our "Connect & Cultivate: A Fall Gathering for Change" at the wonderful Chicago Beyond. I had the privilege of discussing the impactful programs of the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Practices and the exciting next phases of our work. It was an honor to have our Board of Directors, Advisory Council members, and the dedicated independent contractors who have been with us since the beginning, join us. Your ongoing commitment to our mission enriches our journey and amplifies our impact. A heartfelt thank you to our host and funder, Chicago Beyond, for their unwavering support and partnership. Your contribution not only makes events like this possible but also deeply supports our vision of restoration and community healing. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this event a success. Your dedication is shaping a future where restorative practices are at the heart of community transformation. #RestorativePractices #CommunityHealing #DBECRP #NonprofitImpact #ThankYouChicagoBeyond

Thank you to our community partner Chicago Beyond for hosting our fall gathering where others had the opportunity to learn about and celebrate the Darren B. Easterling Center for Restorative Justice Practices, where we prioritize the healing needs of those enduring trauma from harm and long-term incarceration. Suppport our mission to create healing spaces for all become a reality. #repairtheharm #RestorativeJustice

Just 2 Weeks Away! Don't Miss Out! We're excited to remind our partners and community that "Connect & Cultivate: A Fall Gathering for Change" is just around the corner on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Chicago Beyond, 811 W. Fulton Market. Join us from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM for an afternoon dedicated to expanding our Board of Directors and increasing our donor base. This is your chance to learn about our transformative work and explore how you can contribute to our mission of fostering community healing and reconciliation. Registration is still open! Secure your spot now via our Eventbrite link (https://lnkd.in/gksjZJ2E). Let's unite to support and amplify our impact. We look forward to seeing you there! #ConnectAndCultivate2024 #RestorativePractices #CommunityEngagement #NonprofitImpact #DBECRP