Penelope Griffith, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, Course Instructor and Author

Penelope Griffith, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, is a globally renowned trainer and leader in violence prevention, community development, and clinical practice. As Director of Collaborative Solutions for Communities in Washington, DC, she spearheads innovative initiatives in solution-focused and restorative family group conferencing and circle processes. With a distinguished background in complex community interventions, Ms. Griffith played a pivotal role in establishing and directing DC’s Gang Intervention Partnership.

Drawing on her extensive experience, Ms. Griffith works tirelessly to prevent retaliatory violence by offering comprehensive support to victims and their families. She is dedicated to revitalizing familial and communal norms surrounding youth violence while promoting healing circles to reconcile relationships between offenders and victims. Through her efforts, she bolsters the capacity of underserved communities to implement positive youth development strategies, fostering resilience and empowerment.

With her multifaceted expertise as a trainer, supervisor, and grant writer, Ms. Griffith continues to drive impactful change, transcending borders to create safer, more cohesive societies.