Peace and Justice Institute

As part of our opening program, we will be guided through a 15 minute Buddhist practice known as Metta Meditation, understood as Loving Kindness.

The intersectional solidarity put forth by the Combahee River Collective helps us look within, and explore our relation to "others" across "lines of difference" - age, race, nationality, language, religion, class, ability, etc. In this workshop, we connect our identities to contemporary political movements: what does intersectional solidarity look like today?

Social transition simply refers to the process of living socially as a different gender. For transgender and non-binary youth, the ability to live and express themselves authentically has a direct impact on their future mental health and well-being. This session will provide an overview of gender identity, gender expression, and the impact social transition has on transgender and non-binary youth.

Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. Divers, photographers and scientists set out on an ocean adventure to discover why the reefs are disappearing and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.

Are you concerned about a friend, family member, or coworker that is experiencing abuse? Are you unsure how to support them? We understand how difficult it can be when a friend or family member is in an abusive relationship. This workshop will discuss information about signs of domestic violence, safety planning, empowerment, and local resources for survivors in Central Florida. 

In this session, we will hear from Stanley Goldman about his childhood as the child of a Holocaust survivor, his mother’s escape from the Nazi regime, and other relevant topics related to international human rights. Mr. Goldman will share experiences in writing his novel, Left to the Mercy of a Rude Stream. He will also touch on his experience as a lawyer and academic as it relates to international human rights and genocide, also drawing from his experience as the Director of the Center for the Study of Law and Genocide at Loyola Law School.