ABOUT
Organizations ServedAssociation for Student Conduct Administration
Boston College Brown University Communities for Restorative Justice (C4RJ) D. Stafford & Associates Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women It's On Us Longmont Community Justice Partnership MASOC Northeastern University National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA) Roger Williams University University of Colorado at Boulder University of New Hampshire Prevention Innovations University of Northern Colorado Wesleyan University |
Restorative Justice Practitioner
Rachel is an experienced restorative justice facilitator and trainer specializing in issues of harassment and sexual misconduct in higher education. With 20 years in conflict resolution, college student conduct and administration, Rachel brings experience investigating and resolving hundreds of sexual misconduct cases involving college students, middle and high schools students, faculty, and staff.
Rachel is passionate about helping individuals and institutions address difficult situations through processes that hold responsible parties accountable, while strengthening relationships and communities. She has held a number of roles in college administration, including Associate Dean of Students, Director of Community Standards and Conflict Resolution, and Title IX Coordinator. She provides training to schools around the country on how to take a restorative approach to cases of sexual misconduct through the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women campus grant program. Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Rochester, a Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration from Boston College, and a Ph.D. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Leadership from the University of Northern Colorado. She completed mediation training through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ombuds Office and received training as a Restorative Justice facilitator at the Longmont Community Justice Partnership in Colorado. |
Testimonials
"I have been impressed with Rachel King’s skill as both a Restorative Justice trainer and as an RJ facilitator. She is clear, direct, sure-footed, and fearless. Rachel conducts this work with a reassuring and steady hand - creating a safe space for people to learn and grow. She helps each person in the circle understand the process and gain empathy. We emerged stronger and more whole, thanks to her skillful guidance.”
David Summergrad
Professor of Education & Educational Consultant
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"Even though I have been working in the field of sexual violence prevention for 25+ years, I find that I learn so much from every conversation or project, whenever I have had the pleasure to work with Rachel King. She brings her incredibly thoughtful approach to everything she does. In a world where people often want simple quick answers, Rachel finds a way to hold the complexity of these issues while keeping in mind the key values of an institution -- and using all of this to find the solutions that can actually work."
Joan Tabachnick
Executive Director, MASOC
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David Summergrad
Professor of Education & Educational Consultant
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"Even though I have been working in the field of sexual violence prevention for 25+ years, I find that I learn so much from every conversation or project, whenever I have had the pleasure to work with Rachel King. She brings her incredibly thoughtful approach to everything she does. In a world where people often want simple quick answers, Rachel finds a way to hold the complexity of these issues while keeping in mind the key values of an institution -- and using all of this to find the solutions that can actually work."
Joan Tabachnick
Executive Director, MASOC
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"I see Rachel as the go-to person for challenging cases involving sexual harm. She has the skill, insight, and presence to successfully facilitate restorative practices in complex and sensitive matters. She is a wise and highly respected practitioner and has been invaluable in navigating difficult cases."
Ashley Bentley, Esq.
Ashley Bentley, Esq.