Faculty Notable - 2026-07-07 - Aparna Polavarapu

Aparna Polavarapu attended the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice Conference, where she contributed to the program in multiple capacities. She presented and facilitated the breakout session, "Narratives of Law, Justice, and Connection: Storytelling as a Tool of Repair," and served as a panelist for "A Human Rights Framework for Understanding Restorative Justice." Additionally, she co-hosted an open mic event designed to provide a live demonstration of how storytelling can be utilized as a practical tool for repairing harm.