Donald J. Haldeman

Donald J. Haldeman is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Saint Joseph's University, Widener University, and Penn State Brandywine. With over 37 years of experience in juvenile justice prior to retiring in 2014, he now specializes in restorative justice practices and dialogue frameworks for severe violence cases.

Education:

• MS in Administration of Justice, Shippensburg University
• JD, Widener School of Law

Research Interests: His work focuses on integrating restorative justice methodologies into academic settings, with expertise in juvenile justice systems, circle dialogue techniques, and trauma-informed approaches for addressing violent conflicts. He emphasizes community-building through restorative practices and conflict resolution.

Additional Contributions: Haldeman leads national workshops on restorative classrooms and circle dialogue implementation. He has completed specialized training in property crime mediation (Mark Umbreit, University of Minnesota), severe violence dialogue (Dave Gustafson, Vancouver), and peacemaking circles (Kay Pranis, Minnesota).