Dr. Mark Umbreit has served as a facilitator, peacemaker, trainer, teacher, researcher, and author of numerous books and articles. He is a Professor Emeritus and founding Director (1994) of the Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking at the University of Minnesota, School of Social Work (which was the first academically-based restorative justice center in the global community, most recently having been transferred to the Duluth campus). Mark has conducted training seminars and lectures throughout the world in more than 29 countries. He also serves on the faculty of the Center for Spirituality & Healing in the Academic Health Center at the University of Minnesota, teaching courses on Peacebuilding & Mindfulness, and Forgiveness & Healing.