About
The SHER Lab had the opportunity to host a conversation on the challenges and possibilities of restorative justice processes as a response to sexual violence on college campuses and beyond, with 5 experts working in the sexual and domestic violence prevention and advocacy field.
This panel brought together community leaders to explore resolutions that center truth-telling, accountability, and healing.
Our Goals
To continue to build and strengthen community collaboration between the Tulane and the wider New Orleans community through dialogue and mutual learning
To bring awareness to the foundations of restorative justice for sexual violence
Event Outcomes
Based off pre- and post-event evaluation surveys…
41 attendees
46% increase in knowledge of restorative justice practices
77% increase in knowledge of community organizations in New Orleans
Panelist Lessinger
“The two vital components of successful restorative justice: it has to be confidential and voluntary. Legal processes can make this unattainable.”
Panelist Tarnowsky
“Current justice-seeking processes do not address root causes of violence: power and control.”
Meet the Moderator & Panelists
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Dr. Julia Fleckman
Moderator
Tulane Violence Prevention Institute
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Eva Lessinger (She/Her)
Panelist
Beyond Harm
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Alix Tarnowsky (She/Her)
Panelist
Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR)
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Kai Werder (They/Them)
Panelist
Center for Restorative Approaches
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Nelle Noble (She/Her)
Panelist
TU Resolution and Restorative Engagement Program
Meet the Organizers
Jay England, MPH
Jay England, MPH, is a public health professional and program strategist with over a decade of experience designing inclusive, community-based initiatives. She holds a Master of Public Health from Tulane University and an Advanced Certificate in Disability Studies from CUNY, grounding her work in health equity and accessibility.
As Program Director at Tulane’s Innovation Institute, Jay leads mentorship and entrepreneurship programs for early-stage founders. Her recent work has focused on advancing sexual health equity and inclusive education in New Orleans, including publishing a citywide STI landscape report and developing capacity-building workshops for sex educators.
Rooted in values of inclusion, collaboration, and joy, Jay blends strategic leadership with a deep commitment to community-building—whether she’s designing programs, leading workshops, or dancing through Mardi Gras with the NOLA Cherry Bombs.
A special thank you to the undergraduate students who helped organize this event and represented various student organizations doing great work on Tulane’s campus. Thank you to Emma Dong (SAPHE and FAST), Isabel Arce (FAST), Anna Cay Vernon (TUPHE), and Shannon Provencal (TUPHE) for your commitment to making this event possible!
