Concepts of Restorative and Transformative Justice
Re-imagining the Criminal Justice System
Course Summary
A history and analysis of the American Criminal Justice system, the 13th Amendment and criminal justice legislation. An introduction to Restorative and Transformative Justice models as sustainable community alternatives to Criminal Justice.
Course Curriculum
Dr. Charles Loftland
Charles is a 30-year educator and community change agent, retired U.S. Air Force construction/training manager (water systems and environmental support), and co-founder of the Uplift Institute. He advances sustainability through education, workforce development, and equitable, regenerative infrastructure. He holds a BS in Workforce Education (SIU–Carbondale), an MA in Urban Sustainability (Antioch LA), and an EdD in Educational Sustainability (UW–Stevens Point), and lives in California.
