Announcements
Dr. Sandra Pavelka Recipient of the 2024 APEX Women in Business Award
Dr. Sandra Pavelka was humbled and honored to be the recipient of the eminent 2024 APEX Women in Business Award by the Greater Ft. Myers Chamber of Commerce. Dr. Pavelka was recognized for her career excellence, commitment to leadership and mentoring of others as well as her professionalism, community involvement, and philanthropy. The awards gala was held on July 25, 2024 at the Caloosa Convention Center in Ft. Myers, Florida.
The Power of Her: Women Shaping Politics & Society
Dr. Sandra Pavelka and Hannah Reynolds, JD have signed a new book contract with Kendall Hunt Publishing Company for their upcoming book, The Power of Her: Women Shaping Politics and Society. This project is a labor of love, aiming to spotlight the incredible contributions of women in politics, leadership, governance, and societal transformation. Partnering with Hannah Reynolds, whose expertise and passion for intellectual property and law bring invaluable insights, has been an inspiring journey. We’re excited to work with Kendall Hunt Publishing Company to bring this vision to life and create a resource that will empower and inspire readers for years to come. Stay tuned for updates as The Power of Her is brought to fruition!
In the News ~ Restorative Justice in Schools
Great interview with Dr. Pavelka on "Restorative Justice in Schools" by Brooke Schultz, Education Week.
See follow-up article, "Can a Teacher's Bill of Rights Bring Order to the Classroom" by Elizabeth Heubeck, Education Week.
Book Release ~ Restorative Justice in Legal Systems, Education & Community
Restorative justice, realized in states and communities across the world, is viewed as an innovative framework and growing global social movement, providing a foundation for fairness and accountability in laws, policies and practices. Its application is integrated in legal systems, educational settings and the workplace, among others.
A wide range of expert voices in the restorative justice field come together in this book culminating in an insightful and critical assessment of restorative justice. With authors from around the globe, the international application of restorative justice is evidenced with case studies and examples of the impact of restorative practices and various models. Relational practice, its implementation, its effects and its potential to grow is at the heart of each of the chapters, thoughtfully arranged to guide the reader through the journey of restorative justice in education, to legal systems, youth offender programmes and the communities for whom restorative justice is integral.
- Editors: Dr. Sandra Pavelka & Anne Seymour
- Publication date: August 2024
- Pages: 304
- ISBN: 9781805012511
- JKP Publishing
Dr. Pavelka Recipient of Congressional Lois Haight Award
Dr Sandra Pavelka was awarded the Lois Haight Award of Excellence and Innovation by the US Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus. Dr. Pavelka was nominated for this award by US Representative Greg Steube. This prestigious award honors a professional whose efforts have had a significant impact on local, state, national or international public policy development and implementation that promotes dignity, respect, rights and services for victims of crime. Dr. Pavelka was honored to receive the award during the awards ceremony held on April 26, 2023 during Crime Victims Rights Week in Washington, DC.
