2025 Restorative Kansas

2025 Restorative Kansas

  • ALL AGES

Vision, Grit, and Generational Change

By Restorative Kansas

Date and time

Location

Sunflower Foundation

5820 Southwest 6th Avenue Topeka, KS 66606

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

Agenda

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

September 5th, 2025 Restorative Kansas Conference

Sunflower Foundation

8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Opening & Welcome & Breakfast

8:45 AM - 9:00 AM

Keynote - Edward C. Valandra

8:45 am Keynote - Edward C. Valandra, Ph.D. will speak from his perspective as a national speaker on indigenous studies, and discuss how he has responded to issues people are facing in the current cl...

9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Break

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Breakout Session #1

Hub A - Kansas City, KS/MO & Lawrence Hub B - Topeka, Salina & Wichi...

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Lunch

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Keynote - Joel Friesz

Keynote – Joel Friesz will share about his role as Executive Director of the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) and how the restorative justice community is meeting the...

12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Break

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Breakout Session #2

Hub A - Kansas City, KS/ MO & Lawrence Hub B - Topeka, Salina & Wichit...

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM

Break

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Keynote - Claire Wyatt

Keynote – Claire Wyatt will share about being a prosecutor in Jackson County, MO with experience and interests in criminal law, restorative justice, animal welfare and advocacy, housing law, and comm...

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

It takes a Village Dancers - Performance

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

Panel Discussion

all keynote speakers will participate in a panel discussion that will unpack current issues on restorative justice nationally and locally. The discussion will be moderated by restorative justice prac...

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing

About this event

  • Event lasts 8 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Welcome to 2025 Restorative Kansas!

You’re Invited.

Join a powerful gathering of visionaries, trailblazers, and everyday change agents,This isn’t just another meeting.Your voice matters, Your presence inspires, and your energy helps move the mission forward. Let’s build something extraordinary—together.

You will not want to miss an opportunity to learn more about Restorative Justice in the state of Kansas.This conference provides an opportunity to hear Restorative Justice practitioners from national, state and local perspectives.

Mark your calendars and get ready for a transformative experience at 2025 Restorative Kansas!


"Scholarships and Student Discounts available"

- "We have memories of a great conference 2 years ago (!) at Haskell University. Please join this RJ community in Topeka for the conference this year."

Frequently asked questions

Is there a discounted rate for students?

Yes! Please contact executive@ovmks.org to receive 80% off your ticketed price.

Is there a hotel where everyone will be staying?

Yes, we have reached out to the Hyatt Place Topeka, Located @ 6021 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66615. 785 273 0066. We have reserved a block of rooms under Restorative Kansas. Just let them know when you call.

Are there Directions from Hotel to Brown v Board

Yes , 6021 SW 6th Ave Topeka, KS 66615 Get on I-70 E from Tallgrass Ln and SW Wanamaker Rd Follow I-70 E to SE Monroe St. Take exit 362B from I-70 E Merge onto SE Monroe St Destination will be on the right Brown v. Board or use the link https://maps.app.goo.gl/QBvs5o9pwVT5XmoU6

Directions from Brown to Evergy Plaza?

Yes link : https://maps.app.goo.gl/GtuYknQ2798oMxVWA or 1515 SE Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66612 Head south on SE Monroe St toward SE 17th St 335 ft Turn right onto SE 17th St 0.1 mi Turn right onto S Kansas Ave Pass by McDonald's (on the right in 0.5 mi) Destination will be on the right 1.

Direction to Hyatt Place from Evergy Plaza

https://maps.app.goo.gl/bE5kUukjetGy6UtZ6 or 630 S Kansas Ave, Topeka, KS 66603 Get on I-70 W from SW 6th Ave and SW Topeka Blvd Follow I-70 W to SW Wanamaker Rd. Take exit 356 from I-70 W Take SW 6th Ave and Tallgrass Ln to your destination Hyatt Place Topeka 6021 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66615

Directions from Hyatt Place to Sunflower Foundation

use the map @ https://maps.app.goo.gl/1HzqQQiWgfafeKcK8 or 6021 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66615 Take Tallgrass Ln to SW 6th Ave At the traffic circle, take the 2nd exit and stay on SW 6th Ave Sunflower Foundation 5820 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66606

Are there scholarship opportunities?

Yes, Please reach out to Todd @ todd@ovmks.org

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Organized by

Restorative Kansas
$108.55
Sep 5 · 8:30 AM CDT