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Have you ever heard of the Ulysses Syndrome ? Lucy Roberts (a partner of the CRC Network) and her team at Hui International launched a program to raise awareness of the migratory mournings (stressors) experienced by many migrants and refugees around the world. Anyone working with immigrants or refugees might find it useful to learn about the syndrome, and ways that individuals can heal. Dr. Joseba Achotegui, professor at the University of Barcelona and psychiatrist, coined the term "Ulysses...

Join colleagues February 17-18, 2023 for a PJI Retreat facilitated by Jason Mills, Lianna McGowan, and Celine Kavalec. The upheaval of the past few years has impacted us all and now is the time for healing and growth. We invite you to slow down, engage in reflective practices, explore the Principles for How We Treat Each Other, and practice the art of asking honest and open questions as a means of knowing self and others. This is the pathway to resilience and healing. The day begins with...

Join the CRC Network at our second in-person discussion session and trauma-informed yoga held this Saturday, February 11th at the Winter Park Library! Details: February 11, 2023 9:00 am - 11:00 am EST Location: Winter Park Library, Community Imagination Room (2nd floor) 1052 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789 This discussion session will begin with trauma-informed yoga facilitated by Katie DeAscancis; so don't forget your yoga mat and water bottle! From there, we will dive into the book and...

"The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places." - Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms Event Details: Join us for a free community screening and facilitated discussion of the film Broken Places by Roger Weisberg. Date: Friday, March 10, 2023 Event: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Location: Winter Park Library 1052 W. Morse Blvd. Winter Park, FL 32789 Audience: All are welcome! Register here! About the Film: BROKEN PLACES poses the complex question of why some children are...

The Peace and Justice Institute and the Creating a Resilient Community (CRC) Network are excited to share that our 5th Annual Conference will be held on May 11-12, 2023. The 5th Annual CRC Conference focuses on the strides our criminal justice, public safety, and educational sectors are making to move from punishing individuals towards true discipline. Participants will hear from national experts and local change makers on their efforts to create systems that prevent trauma, restore, heal,...

On Wednesday, August 2nd, the Peace and Justice Institute's Resilience Network hosted a Why PACEs Matter training for the Office of the Public Defender, 9th Circuit, as part of an ongoing initiative to improve criminal justice and public safety responses in the Central Florida Community. The audience was made up 120 participants, including attorneys and social workers, who completed the training and received CLEs as part of their summer professional development. Learning outcomes included:...

The second cohort of ECF Diamond Awards winners announced Spanning five East Central Florida counties, the winning projects exemplify how local communities are fostering innovation to propel our dynamic region forward. Orlando, Florida (December 6, 2023) – The East Central Florida Regional Planning Council (ECFRPC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024 Diamond Awards. This year’s distinguished cohort of seven winners represents the best in community-forward initiatives within the...