Public Events & Workshops
Círculo de Apoyo (en español)
Encuentra apoyo, aprende sobre relaciones saludables y descubre tus dones para llevar una vida segura y saludable. Disfruta de café, pan y amistad en comunidad.
Primer sábado del mes
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Gratis y privado. En el sótano del Colfax Cultural Center—914 Lincoln Way West, South Bend
Para más información, llama o envía un mensaje al 574-213-2151, envía un correo electrónico a apoyo@rjcollaborativehub.org o completa este formulario.
Virtual Survivor Support Coalition Monthly Meeting
The Hub invites local service providers working with survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) to a VIRTUAL monthly gathering. Our coalition meetings will focus on:
Professional development
Networking
Identifying gaps and coordinating efforts
Dates: Second Thursday of each month
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Format: Virtual (please register here to receive the link)
Any agency, grassroots organization, community group, or individual providing informal or formal support or advocacy services to victims/survivors of GBV is welcome to join. Gender-based violence includes domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Survivor Support Circle
Are you a survivor of a violent crime? Join the Hub for a peer-led monthly support Circle for victims/survivors (including surviving family members).
Free; light refreshments included.
Second Thursday of Every Month
Time: 5:30-7:30 PM
Location: Colfax Cultural Center Lower Level—914 Lincoln Way West
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
Taller de arte para sobrevivientes
Acompáñenos cada mes para un taller de arte para sobrevivientes de violencia.
Gratis y en español.
Tercer martes de cada mes
5:30-7:30 p.m.
En el sótano del Colfax Cultural Center Lower Level—914 Lincoln Way West, South Bend.
Para más información, llame o envíe un mensaje al 574-213-2151, envíe un correo electrónico a apoyo@rjcollaborativehub.org o complete este formulario.
Art Workshop for Survivors
Join us every month for an engaging art workshop for survivors and co-victims of harm and violence.
Free; light refreshments provided.
Date: First Tuesday of every month
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: In the lower level of the Colfax Cultural Center—914 Lincoln Way West, South Bend.
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
Virtual Survivor Support Coalition: June
The Hub invites local service providers working with survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) to a VIRTUAL monthly gathering. Our coalition meetings will focus on:
Professional development
Networking
Identifying gaps and coordinating efforts
Dates: Second Thursday of each month
Time: 1:00-2:30 PM
Format: Virtual (please register here to receive the link)
Any agency, grassroots organization, community group, or individual providing informal or formal support or advocacy services to victims/survivors of GBV is welcome to join. Gender-based violence includes domestic/intimate partner violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking.
Community Circle: Collaborating for Change
Interested in learning how you can help create just conditions in our community?
Join our Community Capacity Building Circle Series to explore how community members can help meet the needs of people impacted by violence.
Free; light refreshments included.
Dates: First Thursday of every month
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W. Washington St.)
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
April Survivor Healing Circle
Are you a survivor of a violent crime? Join the Hub for a peer-led monthly support Circle for victims/survivors (including surviving family members).
Free; light refreshments included.
Fourth Monday of Every Month
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: Colfax Cultural Center Room 103 (1st Floor)—914 Lincoln Way W
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
Community Circle: Identifying Community Power
Interested in learning how you can help create just conditions in our community?
Join our Community Capacity Building Circle Series to explore how community members can help meet the needs of people impacted by violence.
Free; light refreshments included.
Dates: First Thursday of every month
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W. Washington St.)
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
March Survivor Healing Circle
Are you a survivor of a violent crime? Join the Hub for a peer-led monthly support Circle for victims/survivors (including surviving family members).
Free; light refreshments included.
Fourth Monday of Every Month
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
Victim Support Coalition: March Meeting
The Hub invites local victim service providers for a monthly gathering to strengthen and amplify our efforts in addressing victimization and lingering justice needs in our community. Our coalition meetings will focus on:
Professional development: reflecting on our practices and ways to center safety, dignity, and belonging
Networking: connecting with other organizations and sharing upcoming events
Identifying gaps and coordinating efforts: working together to address the needs of our community
Dates: First Friday of each month
Time: 1:15-3:00 PM
Location: Imani Unidad Outreach Center, 2806 Lincoln Way West, South Bend
Any agency, grassroots organization, community group, or individual providing informal or formal support and advocacy services to victims/survivors of crime is welcome to join. Please complete this form to join our coalition list.
Community Circle: Drivers of Violence
Interested in learning how you can help create just conditions in our community?
Join our Community Capacity Building Circle Series to explore how community members can help meet the needs of people impacted by violence. Our March topic is: Drivers of Violence
Free; light refreshments included.
Dates: First Thursday of every month
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W. Washington St.)
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
February Survivor Healing Circle
Are you a survivor of a violent crime? Join the Hub for a peer-led monthly support Circle for victims/survivors (including surviving family members).
Free; light refreshments included.
Fourth Monday of Every Month
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
Victim Support Coalition: February Meeting
The Hub invites local victim service providers for a monthly gathering to strengthen and amplify our efforts in addressing victimization and lingering justice needs in our community. Our coalition meetings will focus on:
Professional development: reflecting on our practices and ways to center safety, dignity, and belonging
Networking: connecting with other organizations and sharing upcoming events
Identifying gaps and coordinating efforts: working together to address the needs of our community
Dates: First Friday of each month
Time: 1:15-3:00 PM
Location: Imani Unidad Outreach Center, 2806 Lincoln Way West, South Bend
Any agency, grassroots organization, community group, or individual providing informal or formal support and advocacy services to victims/survivors of crime is welcome to join. Please complete this form to join our coalition list.
Community Circle: Making Amends
Interested in learning how you can help create just conditions in our community?
Join our Community Capacity Building Circle Series to explore how community members can help meet the needs of people impacted by violence. Our February topic is: Making Amends
Free; light refreshments included.
Dates: First Thursday of every month
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W. Washington St.)
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
CANCELED: January Survivor Healing Circle
JANUARY CIRCLE CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.
Are you a survivor of a violent crime? Join the Hub for a peer-led monthly support Circle for victims/survivors (including surviving family members).
Free; light refreshments included.
Fourth Monday of Every Month
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
Community Circle: Exploring Accountability
Interested in learning how you can help create just conditions in our community?
Join our Community Capacity Building Circle Series to explore how community members can help meet the needs of people impacted by violence. Our January topic is: Exploring Accountability
Free; light refreshments included.
Dates: First Thursday of every month
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W. Washington St.)
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
December Survivor Healing Circle
Are you a survivor of a violent crime? Join the Hub for a peer-led monthly support Circle for victims/survivors (including surviving family members).
Free; light refreshments included.
Fourth Monday of Every Month
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center, Classroom B
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
Victim Support Coalition: December Meeting
The Hub invites local victim service providers for a monthly gathering to strengthen and amplify our efforts in addressing victimization and lingering justice needs in our community. Our coalition meetings will focus on:
Professional development: reflecting on our practices and ways to center safety, dignity, and belonging
Networking: connecting with other organizations and sharing upcoming events
Identifying gaps and coordinating efforts: working together to address the needs of our community
Dates: First Friday of each month
Time: 1:15-3:00 PM
Location: Imani Unidad Outreach Center, 2806 Lincoln Way West, South Bend
Any agency, grassroots organization, community group, or individual providing informal or formal support and advocacy services to victims/survivors of crime is welcome to join. Please complete this form to join our coalition list.
Community Circle: Responding to Victim Needs
Interested in learning how you can help create just conditions in our community?
Join our Community Capacity Building Circle Series to explore how community members can help meet the needs of people impacted by violence. Our December topic is: Responding to Local Victim Needs
Free; light refreshments included.
Dates: First Thursday of every month
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W. Washington St.)
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
November Survivor Healing Circle
Are you a survivor of a violent crime? Join the Hub for a peer-led monthly support Circle for victims/survivors (including surviving family members).
Free; light refreshments included.
Fourth Monday of Every Month
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center, Classroom B
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
RJ Summit: Community Responses to Harm
Restorative Justice Summit: Community Responses to Harm
The Restorative Justice Collaborative Hub and The Beacon are co-organizing a Restorative Justice Summit for local practitioners on Thursday, November 20, 2025 during Restorative Justice Week. Held at the Community Learning Center at the St. Joseph County Public Library, this daylong event will bring together restorative justice practitioners, people with lived experiences, and other community stakeholders to work towards building responses to harm that help our community heal.
Our inaugural RJ Summit will feature:
Community-led workshops on innovative practices, policy recommendations, and lived experiences
Networking and resource-sharing with local community organizations
Keynote presentation by Father David Kelly, a leading RJ practitioner from Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation in Chicago, IL
Register today to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rj-summit-community-responses-to-harm-tickets-1754667711359
Victim Support Coalition: November Meeting
The Hub invites local victim service providers for a monthly gathering to strengthen and amplify our efforts in addressing victimization and lingering justice needs in our community. Our coalition meetings will focus on:
Professional development: reflecting on our practices and ways to center safety, dignity, and belonging
Networking: connecting with other organizations and sharing upcoming events
Identifying gaps and coordinating efforts: working together to address the needs of our community
Dates: First Friday of each month
Time: 1:15-3:00 PM
Location: Imani Unidad Outreach Center, 2806 Lincoln Way West, South Bend
Any agency, grassroots organization, community group, or individual providing informal or formal support and advocacy services to victims/survivors of crime is welcome to join. Please complete this form to join our coalition list.
Community Circle: Understanding Victim Needs
Interested in learning how you can help create just conditions in our community?
Join our Community Capacity Building Circle Series to explore how community members can help meet the needs of people impacted by violence. Our November topic is: Understanding Victim Needs
Free; light refreshments included.
Dates: First Thursday of every month
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W. Washington St.)
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
October Survivor Healing Circle
Are you a survivor of a violent crime? Join the Hub for a peer-led monthly support Circle for victims/survivors (including surviving family members).
Free; light refreshments included.
Fourth Monday of Every Month
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center, Classroom B
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
Victim Support Coalition: October Meeting
The Hub invites local victim service providers for a monthly gathering to strengthen and amplify our efforts in addressing victimization and lingering justice needs in our community. Our coalition meetings will focus on:
Professional development: reflecting on our practices and ways to center safety, dignity, and belonging
Networking: connecting with other organizations and sharing upcoming events
Identifying gaps and coordinating efforts: working together to address the needs of our community
Dates: Second Wednesday of each month, beginning Oct. 8
Time: 10:00–11:45am
Location: IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W. Washington, South Bend)
Any agency, grassroots organization, community group, or individual providing informal or formal support and advocacy services to victims/survivors of crime is welcome to join. Please complete this form to join our coalition list.
Community Circle: Moral Obligations
Interested in learning how you can help create just conditions in our community?
Join our Community Capacity Building Circle Series to explore how community members can help meet the needs of people impacted by violence. Our September topic is: The Community’s Role and Moral Obligations.
Free; light refreshments included.
Dates: First Thursday of every month
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W. Washington St.)
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
September Survivor Healing Circle
Are you a survivor of a violent crime? Join the Hub for a peer-led monthly support Circle for victims/survivors (including surviving family members).
Free; light refreshments included.
First Meeting: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph County Public Library, Community Learning Center, Classroom B
Walk-ins welcome; pre-registration encouraged.
Accompaniment Services Overview
Join us on Thursday, April 24 from 10 AM-12 PM to learn more about our accompaniment services for victims/survivors.
During this session, we’ll describe our work in more detail and briefly demonstrate how a facilitated dialogue might unfold.
Free and open to all.
At the IU South Bend Civil Rights Heritage Center (1040 W Washington St., South Bend; free parking)
Making Amends
Learn what meaningful accountability looks like and how to make amends. Ideal for those curious about or just starting their restorative justice journey and seasoned practitioners alike.
Denouncing Harm
Practice identifying and denouncing harm without causing additional harm. Ideal for those curious about or just starting their restorative justice journey and seasoned practitioners alike.
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