Restorative Justice in Action: Community-Based Programs for Lasting Change

This session explores how New York Peace Institute (NYPI) applies Restorative Practices to support New Yorkers through intentional training, restorative circles, coaching, outreach, and volunteer engagement. Participants will gain practical tools and creative strategies for applying these approaches in their own work, with an emphasis on how such models can be adapted and scaled nationwide.

About Kailani Capote

Kailani Capote is the Manager of Youth Programs at New York Peace Institute (NYPI). She is a certified mediator, circle keeper, conflict coach, conferencing facilitator, and a lead trainer for circles, restorative practices, and conflict resolution. Since joining NYPI in 2016, Kailani has been working with staff and youth in schools and community groups, training and supporting their implementation of restorative practices. Kailani earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in psychology from Delaware State University and CUNY Hunter College, respectively, and a master’s degree in Restorative Practices from the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP).