On the last week of May (29–31 May 2024), the European Forum for Restorative Justice holds an exceptional conference at the Tallinn University Conference Centre. The 12th International Conference of the EFRJ will take place in no ordinary times. It will focus on the potential of restorative justice in dark times, amidst large scale conflicts, wars and other types of wide-spread violence in the society.
The conference features several special and internationally recognised justice initiatives from around the world that respond to large scale violence, conflicts and polarisation in society. According to the Global Risks Report 2024 of the World Economic Forum, these are among the top 10 risks that threat societies both short and longer term. The conference offers an opportunity to learn from the original experiences of those who pioneer in addressing these challenges, and to discover the potential of restorative justice in these matters.
Estonia is on the road to be among leading countries in Europe innovating the justice field and investing in the development of restorative justice. The international conference of the EFRJ is the largest gathering of restorative justice professionals and advocates in Europe and is among the key restorative justice events globally as well. For a few days the Estonian capital will become the most important hub for restorative justice in Europe with this gathering, bringing together unique expertise and perspectives. The variety of professionals that will join as speakers and trainers is ensured by their wide cultural and occupational background, as well as by a lot of different topics in the plenaries, workshops and field trips. Joining the conference means being able to share knowledge and experiences with other experts in the field.
