Restorative Practice in the World Today

Justice Janine P. Geske (ret.) recently retired as a Distinguished Professor of Law at Marquette University Law School and Director of the Law School’s Restorative Justice Initiative. She continues to do consulting and training in restorative justice. She is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America for her mediation work. Justice Geske is Past Dean of the Wisconsin Judicial College, and provides restorative justice training both nationally and internationally. She has trained judges, lawyers and other professionals in Turkey, Ireland, Canada, Peru and Belgium. Marquette University Law School established the Restorative Justice Initiative in 2004 under the leadership of Janine. She trains law students and others in restorative practices and runs restorative projects in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.