New York Peace Institute

! In April, NYPI staff came together for reflective circles, followed by lunch with a beautiful NYC view.

Staff circles help strengthen relationships, encourage team building, and create space for meaningful dialogue among employees. 🔗 Learn more about our work at: https://nypeace.org

This May, NYPI hosted an Initial Mediation Training at the Bronx Zoo! This training laid the groundwork for participants to become mediators and build their conflict resolution skills.

Interested in becoming a mediator? 🔗 Visit our website: nypeace.org/mediation

Are you a school staff member interested in learning more about restorative practices? Register for our FREE Community Building Circles training this summer! In this training, participants develop their own circle-keeping skills to strengthen connection within their community.

Space is limited, register now! 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaBOpRzrYQLsIMbJqjcYaA4R77gK-rtQiROxTxmhkxTOY49Q/viewform

In partnership with the NYS Hate and Bias Prevention Unit New York State Division of Human Rights, NYPI recently convened two restorative circle events for City-wide faith leaders – creating space to name experiences of bias and explore how people with different beliefs can stand together and respond.

Make a gift to NYPI this month, and it will be matched up to $3,000! Your donation will support rapid response and community healing after hate and bias incidents occur. 🔗 https://nypeace.networkforgood.com/projects/298104-fy26-spring-appeal

Since 2022, NYPI has partnered with the Hate and Bias Prevention Unit at New York State Division of Human Rights to support communities across NYC impacted by hate and bias. Together with community partners, NYPI provides conflict resolution, restorative services, and connections to resources that promote healing and repair.

Your support helps NYPI continue this critical work throughout New York City. Donate today – all donations this month will be matched up to $3,000. 🔗 https://nypeace.networkforgood.com/projects/298104-fy26-spring-appeal

Last Wednesday, our Credible Messenger Fellows were invited to the New York Liberty vs Phoenix Mercury game at Barclays Center. Thank you nyccelebrateswomen and Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute for sharing these tickets with us! We had such a great time at the game, and we loved seeing such Brooklyn community pride. 🗽

🔗 If you’re interested in learning how our Restorative Justice team creates community in NYC, visit our website: nypeace.org

This month, our Restorative Justice team led a training that was open to the public on Community Building Circles and foundational restorative practices.

Interested in learning more? 🔗 Visit our website: https://nypeace.org/restorative-justice/