Dialogue on Forgiveness and the Justice System

5998 Alcala Park,San Diego CA 92110

07 April, 2022

Description

Interview with Wilma Derksen and dialogue about the role of forgiveness in the justice system. Forgiveness has often been a controversial subject. From its role in various religions around the world, to the effects it may have on our subjective well-being according to studies in positive psychology. Discussions often make a distinction between forgiving others and forgiving one-self. And many authors have explored the its intersection with feelings of revenge, rage, shame, blame, or accountability. We will watch an interview with Wilma Derksen—who is a parent of a murdered child and self-identifies as a forgiveness practitioner. Afterwards, Franco will facilitate a dialogue about the role of forgiveness in the justice system. Event Information: Conference Room G, Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies. Thursday, April 7th, 2022 - 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM (PT) This event was organized in partial fulfillment of an independent study at the Joan B. Kroc Schoolf of Peace Studies.