Designing Restorative and Transformative Justice Spaces: A Conversation on Collective Love and Design
With Dr. Juan A. Rios, LCSW, Assistant Professor, Director of Master of Social Work, Seton Hall University.
Dr. Rios will address the need for restorative and transformative justice spaces, highlighting the need for alternatives to traditional systems of justice that prioritize punishment and retribution, and that serve the needs of marginalized communities. He will discuss urban areas where efforts are being made to incorporate these principles.
He will also discuss the use of healing circles as a tool for transformative justice, how they have been implemented in Jersey City and Newark, and the impact they have had on violence interruption.
Wednesday March 1st
Caregiving in New Jersey Series
Today in New Jersey, more than 1 million residents are serving as caregivers to family
members or friends. While the roles may differ among families, all caregivers have
common needs for support, training and recognition of their important role in our health
care system.
The NJAAW Caregiving in New Jersey Series brings together experts in the realm of
caregiving to discuss the needs of unpaid family and friends caring for older adults. This
series will help caregivers understand the scope of care they might need to provide, find
support and develop skills to care for their loved ones and themselves, and identify their
rights and benefits for family leave.
This virtual program will be held 3 consecutive Wednesdays: March 1, 8 & 15 at 1pm.
The Caregiving in New Jersey series is generously offered without charge to all NJ
residents by Parker Life . Registration is required. Please register by clicking here:
Session 1 - Defining Caregiving & its Impact on Family, Patients & Friends
Speakers: Courtney Roman, Senior Program Officer, Center for Health Care
Strategies
Kathleen Otte, Regional Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services,
Office of Program Operations and Local Engagement
Thursday March 2nd
12 pm
at the Woodland
Live Acapella/ Barber Shop Harmony with The Morris Music Men. Great Meal. Bring your Gal-en-tine or Sweetheart or just yourself!
Register by calling 973-763-0750
or at https://maplewood.recdesk.com
Friday March 3rd
FIRST FRIDAYS: LIVE MUSIC
South Orange Elks220 Prospect Street
South Orange, NJ, 07079
$10 non-members/$5 members
Saturday March 4th
MAKE A NO-SEW FABRIC WREATH
South Orange Library65 Scotland Road
South Orange, NJ, 07079
Make a beautiful fabric wreath using a no-sew technique. Perfect for spring decor or as a special gift. All materials will be provided. (Fabric colors will vary). No special skills necessary!
SOMA Case Manager, Michelle MS This service is available to older adults (65+) who reside in South Orange or Maplewood. The SOMA Case Manager and older adults will identify current needs and discuss resources available that can provide support and assistance. The SOMA Case Manager will help facilitate the connection between older adults and community resources.
Support Groups
Bereavement/Grief Support Group (in person) Monthly South Orange Library 11:00am-12:00pm This group is open to residents of South Orange and Maplewood (65+) All members must reach out to SOMA Case Manager prior to attending to register
Connections (zoom) Weekly This group is open to residents of South Orange and Maplewood (65+) All members must reach out to SOMA Case Manager prior to attending to register
Transportation In South Orange Call 973-378-7715 x 2035 In Maplewood call (973) 763-0750 Please let us know how transportation works out for you if you try it out!
WINTER edition of the SOMA TWO TOWNS FOR ALL AGES Newsletter is being mailed out! We will be leaving copies at different locations for pick up as well.
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