Carlisle Peacebuilding Workshop: Building Peace through Community and Restorative Justice

About the Workshop

Facilitator: Knight Sor, Former U.S. Department of Justice Official – Community Relations Service

Knight assists schools, advocacy groups, law enforcement, and diverse communities in addressing conflict and fostering understanding. A refugee from war-torn Cambodia, Knight brings both professional expertise and lived experience to his work in dialogue and reconciliation.

Restorative Justice Training with the DC Peace Team

Discover the principles and practices of Restorative Justice — a trauma-informed approach that helps communities repair harm, build empathy, and strengthen trust. This hands-on training will offer tools for listening, facilitating dialogue, and nurturing meaningful connection.

Who Should Come

Anyone who wants to build stronger relationships, connect across differences, or make our community a more compassionate and understanding place. Whether you’re a community leader, a student, a member of law enforcement, a concerned citizen, new to peacebuilding or simply curious about how to talk and listen more deeply with others — this workshop is for you.

What You’ll Take Away

A day of honest conversation, new perspectives, and practical skills for healing divides — starting right where you live. Learn how restorative practices can turn everyday interactions into opportunities for understanding and shared growth.

RSVP Deadline: Thursday, November 6