The Center for Restorative Justice and Community Health at Walsh University, in partnership with the Simply Youth program in Stark County, has been awarded a $9,000 grant from the Stark County Social Justice Consortium/Stark County Community Action Agency. This funding is supporting the Impact Institute-Restorative Connections Project, directed by Dr. Michelle Bemiller, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice and Director of the Center for Restorative Justice and Community Health at Walsh University. This program will run through the month of July, impacting youth ages 13 to 15 who are residents of the City of Canton.
“We are thrilled to receive this generous support, which will enable us to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in our community,” said Dr. Bemiller. “This program will equip participants with essential skills for fostering positive relationships and resolving conflicts constructively.”
The Project aims to foster restorative practices among youth in the City of Canton through an intensive summer program, which includes comprehensive workshops and activities focused on conflict resolution and community building. Project activities are led by Impact Leaders, Teo Nenes, Riley Bemiller-Kelley, Reham Alomari, and Eric Toalston. These trained facilitators work with students to empower them to make good choices, to respect all people, and to become school leaders.
