A Ripple in Ann Arbor: Premiere and Reconciliation Panel

Thu, 01/01/2026 - 9:59am

This video is a recording of the truth and reconciliation event and the premiere of A Ripple in Ann Arbor, a short documentary film originated and produced by Ann Arbor City Council Member Cynthia Harrison, directed by filmmaker Aliyah Mitchell, in partnership with the Ann Arbor District Library Archives. A Ripple in Ann Arbor tells the story of the search for a serial rapist in Ann Arbor in the 1990s, the unfocused and invasive tactics used by police to find the perpetrator, and the innocent man who took the city to court to expose these tactics and reclaim his dignity.

Following the showing of the film, a panel discussion of local civic and law enforcement leaders discussed the events and offered formal apologies to those affected.

This video includes the introduction of the film, the film itself, and the apology and panel portion of the event.  To view only the documentary, visit https://aadl.org/arippleinannarbor

JCC Conversations | Implementing Restorative Justice – Dulin, Savit, Burton-Harris, Dr.”Ike” McKinnon

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 4:30pm

Chuck Newman interviews Belinda Dulin, the Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center, Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit and Chief Assistant Prosecutor Victoria Burton-Harris about Implementing Restorative Justice in Washtenaw County. Restorative Justice is a dramatic new approach for resolving crimes that can change offender’s behavior and give comfort to victims.