January 14, 2020 — A Conference for Restorative Justice and Reconciliation will take place Thursday, January 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn & Suites, Lake Elmo, Minnesota. This conference is open to all victim/survivors, and anyone who has been impacted by clergy sexual abuse. Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Ramsey County Attorney John Choi will update us on the Ramsey County Settlement Agreement and share the direction as we move forward. Retired Justice Janine Geske from Milwaukee, will share her experience working with restorative justice and abuse survivors. A panel of survivors and others will share their experiences concerning clergy sexual abuse and how it has changed their lives.
Lunch is provided. There is no fee to attend; however, space is limited. To reserve a space please email Paula Kaempffer, Archdiocesan Outreach Coordinator for Restorative Justice and Abuse Prevention, at kaempfferp@archspm.org, or Tom Ring, Assistant Ramsey County Attorney, at tom.ring@co.ramsey.mn.us by January 20. Call 651.291.4429 for more information. Please download and post the event flyer.