Conversations on Justice

January 24th-27th 2022 | Virtual Events

Each January the Peace and Justice Institute hosts Conversation on Justice, this year happening January 24-27, 2022. The conference covers today's hot-button issues ranging from racial inequality, domestic violence, immigration, gender stereotypes, LGBTQ+ topics, and the environment. Each event, through the power of transformative stories, facilitated dialogue, film, and more, delves into critical conversations whose ultimate goal is to promote a culture of peace and mend the fabric of our humanity.

This year Conversation on Justice features a keynote event with Rachel Louise Snyder, an American Journalist and author of No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us, which explores the roots of private violence, its far-reaching consequences, and the efforts to address the problem.

Registration Information

This virtual conference is free and open to the public! Conversation on Justice is supported by individual donors and corporations. If you are financially able, please support our work by making a donation here.

After registering for the conference, Eventbrite will send an automated email that includes the Zoom link for the conference. In addition to Eventbrite reminders, PJI will also send the Zoom link via email to all registrants each morning of the conference.

Schedule of Events

Below is the condensed version of the COJ schedule. Visit our website to read the event descriptions, see partnered organizations, and the workshop facilitators.

Monday, January 24th

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Morning Meditation

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Is anyone listening? Listening with empathy as a tool of justice in the everyday

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Is my skin brown because I drank chocolate milk?

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Human Trafficking Panel Discussion

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Words As Sticks and Stones: Demystifying Verbal Injustice

4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. UCF Arboretum and Natural Lands Virtual Tour

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Film Screening and Discussion: The Mask You Live In

Tuesday, January 25th

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Morning Meditation

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Linguistic Justice and Code-Meshing

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Intersectionality and HIV: How institutional racism has shaped the HIV epidemic in the U.S

11:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Ending Gender-Based Violence: Men as Part of the Solution

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Immigration and the New Administration

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. All Inclusive Relationships

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Film Screening and Discussion: The Reason I Jump

Wednesday, January 26th

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Morning Meditation

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Boundaries and Communication

10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Rachel Louise Snyder Keynote Presentation

11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. Healing Circle

12:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Healing Circle

2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Stalking and Digital Privacy

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Rachel Louise Snyder Keynote and Local Panel Discussion

Thursday, January 27th

8:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Morning Meditation

8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Intersectionality and Political Solidarity

10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. From Identity to Expression: Supporting Transgender and Non-Binary Youth

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Film Screening and Discussion: Chasing Coral

2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Checking In: Friends & Family (Domestic Violence Support Workshop)

4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. International Holocaust Remembrance Day – Intersections of Life, Law, and Surviving the Unspeakable

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FAQ

Q: When will I receive the Zoom link for the conference?

A: You can expect an Eventbrite confirmation that will pop up on the screen upon registration that includes the conference Zoom link. You will also receive an email from Eventbrite that includes the Zoom link and an email from PJI each morning from the conference.

Q: Can you accommodate my disability?

A: PJI strives to accommodate all people with disabilities. To ensure we can accommodate a disability please email Britney Pierce at bpierce14@valenciacollege.edu before January15, 2022.

Q: I am having a technical problem on the day of the event. What should I do?

A: If you are experiencing technical issues please review this link from the Zoom website which provides details on internet browsers. It is also helpful to restart your computer and check your WiFi connection.

Q: Who do I contact with questions?

A: Please email Britney Pierce at bpierce14@valenciacollege.edu or call 407-582-6531 with questions or concerns.