Workshops & Photo Exhibition

Friday 16 May 13:30-15:00

1. INTERACTIVE (80')/ "Once upon a time…": The power of storytelling and folktales with refugee unaccompanied minors (Ziori, GR)
2. DIALOGUE (80')/ From Conflict to Connection: Supporting Children on the Move through Restorative Approaches (Kanellopoulou & Michailidou, GR)
3. INTERACTIVE (80')/ Implementation of Restorative Practices in Refugee Centers in Flanders (Huyzentruyt, Vandeputte & Defruyt, BE)
4. PRESENTATIONS (25'*3)/ 1. Restorative Justice as a People-Centered Approach to Addressing the Needs of Children on the Move: Lessons from Thailand and Canada (Sornprohm, TH, & Dandurand, CA); 2. Transformative Potential of Restorative Justice in Addressing Vulnerabilities of Children on the Move (Spetsidis, GR); 3. Restorative Justice Practice for Preventing School Violence in Chicago Public Schools (Kim, US)

Saturday 17 May 09:30-11:00

1. INTERACTIVE (80')/ Rebuilding Lives: Restorative Tools for Children Exposed to Conflict and Trauma (Chapman, UK & Gal, IL)
2. DIALOGUE (80')/ Intergenerational Justice: Restoring Trust, Dignity, and Agency with Young Leaders (Tsekeri & DCI-Greece Youth Ambassadors Cluster, GR)
3. INTERACTIVE (80')/ Restorative Practice Project Findings and Skills in work with Children in Youth Justice and School settings (Carroll, UK)
4. PRESENTATIONS (25'*3)/ 1. Restorative Justice and Alternative Measures to Detention for Migrant Children (Parziale, IT); 2. Children Deprived of Their Liberty on the Move in Scotland (Emmerson & Morrison, UK); 3. Criminalizing Vulnerability: Territorialism, Punitive Narratives, and the Incarceration of Migrant Children and Young Adults (Chalkia, GR)

Alexia Stouraiti, one of our local organisers and a dedicated EFRJ member, unveils her powerful photo project, "Connecting the Dots". You can see it in the networking area of the conference center hosting our seminar.

Back in 2018, Alexia traveled to a small town in Germany where she met and interviewed individuals with deep ties to both Greece and Germany. These conversations captured the rich tapestry of experiences among people who have moved across borders, or were born to those who did. Among the stories is that of an unaccompanied minor, offering a touching glimpse into the human side of migration.

But there's a twist: the portraits don’t match the stories. Visitors are invited to guess who’s who, highlighting our shared humanity and challenging preconceived notions. To guide the experience, symbolic "dots" were created—visual cues that help connect each story with the right face. The result? A thoughtful, interactive exploration of identity, migration, and connection. Hence the title: "Connect the Dots."

The European Forum for Restorative Justice is known for encouraging discussions between a wide range of professionals dedicated to restorative justice and related areas. The deadline for submissions is 15 February 2025 (extended deadline). Workshops will focus on these key-themes relevant for restorative justice with children on the move:

1. High-Quality Restorative Justice Practice and Training
   • Overcoming Bias / Trauma-Informed Practices / Access to Justice / Restorative Pedagogy
2. Extending the Reach of Restorative Justice
   • Addressing Hatred and Polarisation / Gender-Based Violence / Institutional Abuse and Structural Violence / Climate Change and Migration
3. Restorative Justice in Specific Settings
   • Communities / Schools / Closed Institutions