Satyam Homeland Hosts Discussion on Restorative Justice Amid Ongoing Violence
Pressenza
- Satyam Homeland hosts a live online conversation on restorative justice in the context of the Israel/Palestine conflict.
- Featuring Tarek Maassarani, an expert in Restorative Justice and Nonviolent Communication.
- The session focuses on questioning definitions of accountability and repair in environments characterized by persistent violence.
Event Overview
- Date: Wednesday, July 29.
- Time: 8:00 PM Jerusalem time.
- Format: Online via Zoom; free and open to the public.
Speaker Profile
- Tarek Maassarani is an educator and practitioner specializing in peace, justice, and nonviolent communication.
- He possesses a personal background spanning Jewish–Muslim roots in Haifa, Tripoli, and Washington, D.C.
- He brings decades of field experience in supporting communities through deep division and conflict.
Core Objectives
- Challenging the notion that restorative justice is impractical during times of crisis.
- Exploring how to avoid dehumanization in polarized public discourse.
- Discussing the concept of accountability as a constructive process rather than purely punitive measures.
- Fostering human connection and shared responsibility within the community based in the Occupied West Bank.