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The Office of Restorative Practices advances Vassar College’s commitment to Engaged Pluralism by supporting the community in constructively addressing and navigating conflict. Do you need to have a difficult conversation? We’re here to help.
What are “restorative practices?”
“Practices” are methods and skills for navigating conflict.
“Restorative” signals a values orientation in these practices that centers on repair, healing, accountability, and interdependence.
What We Do
The Office of Restorative Practices for Engaged Pluralism:
- promotes a culture of engaged pluralism through education, advocacy, and sustainable partnership development;
- empowers Vassar community members to navigate conflict constructively and with support;
- facilitates restorative processes such as dialogues, conferences, and circles.
Resources for the Work
The RP office works in collaboration with a variety of wellness resource centers available to Vassar students and employees, as well as local and global community and campus partners.
Do you have a question or idea that is not addressed by our resource guide or restorative practices request form? Contact our office.
Related Links
- Restorative Response Group
The Restorative Response Group (RRG) is a short-term working group that was appointed by President Bradley to support the college in navigating the impact the Middle East war is having on campus.
- Engaged Pluralism
The Vassar program is dedicated to bringing faculty, students, and administrators together to raise questions around inclusion and belonging, and to create programming to make our campus a better place to live, learn, and work.