How does UCSB become a restorative university? The UCSB Restorative Justice Program will host Dr. David Karp, a leading expert in bringing restorative justice to universities, to share effective strategies for implementing restorative justice philosophy in higher education. Dr. Karp's expertise shines brightly illuminating the path for educators to foster a culture of healing and accountability on their campuses. Dr. Karp's keynote will be followed by group discussion and Q&A.
David Karp is Professor of Leadership and Director of the Center for Restorative Justice in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences at the University of San Diego. His current scholarship focuses on restorative justice in community and educational settings. For his work on campus restorative justice, he was the recipient of the 2019 Leadership and Innovation Award from the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice and the 2011 Donald D. Gehring Award from the Association for Student Conduct Administration. David has published more than 100 academic papers and six books, including The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Colleges and Universities, Wounds That Do Not Bind: Victim-Based Perspectives on the Death Penalty and The Community Justice Ideal. David is co-principal investigator for the National Center on Restorative Justice. He has previously served as Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Professor of Sociology at Skidmore College. David received a BA in peace and conflict studies from the University of California at Berkeley and a PhD in sociology from the University of Washington.