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Pamela Cytrynbaum

Restorative Justice Manager at James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
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Pamela Cytrynbaum is a seasoned journalist, educator, and restorative justice practitioner with extensive experience in investigative reporting, teaching, and public speaking, holding a strong background in journalism and education from Northwestern University and Oregon State University.
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Evanston, Illinois, United States, US
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  • Journalism
  • Blogging
  • Writing
  • New Media
  • Teaching
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I am Pamela Cytrynbaum, based in Evanston, Illinois, with a rich background in journalism and restorative justice. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Oregon State University. My professional journey spans over 14 years as a writer and blogger, focusing on social justice, parenting, and education. Currently, I serve as the Restorative Justice Manager at the James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy, where I facilitate innovative programs that bridge law enforcement and youth. I am also an experienced educator, having taught journalism at various institutions, including Northwestern University and Oregon State University. Fluent in English, I possess a diverse skill set that includes investigative reporting, public speaking, and multimedia content creation. My commitment to community engagement and justice reform drives my work in both journalism and restorative practices.

Credentials

  • Restorative Justice Certificate
    Restorative Justice On the Rise

Experience

  • James B. Moran Center for Youth Advocacy
    • Evanston, Illinois
    • Restorative Justice Manager
      • Jul 2018 - Present
      • Evanston, Illinois

      Brings experience as a longtime restorative justice circle keeper and facilitator in Evanston, a veteran investigative journalist and educator. Works closely with the Evanston Police Department developing and implementing innovative restorative programs bringing together law enforcement and court...

  • Psychology Today
    • Blogger
      • 2009 - Present

      Writes regularly about parenting, mothers and daughters, divorce, teaching and social justice

  • Injustice Watch
    • Chicago, IL
    • Senior Editor
      • Apr 2017 - Jul 2018
      • Chicago, IL
  • Evanston/Skokie School District 65
    • Evanston, Illinois
    • Restorative Justice Practitioner and Trainer
      • 2014 - 2018
      • Evanston, Illinois

      Pursued her passionate belief in restorative justice as a volunteer restorative justice trainer and circle keeper in District 65 elementary and middle schools in Evanston, Illinois. Worked as circle keeper with the Evanston Police Department as co-facilitator in victim/offender circles involving ...

  • City of Evanston Police Department - Youth Serv...
    • Evanston, IL
    • Restorative Justice Volunteer Co-Facilitator
      • 2014 - 2018
      • Evanston, IL

      Served as a volunteer community representative for the Evanston Police Department assisting the facilitation of restorative justice victim-offender conferences where minors have been diverted from the court system for restorative justice alternatives.

  • Chicago Innocence Center
    • Chicago, IL
    • Executive Director
      • Jul 2012 - Sep 2016
      • Chicago, IL

      As executive director of The Chicago Innocence Center she teaches diverse teams of interns from around the country to use investigative journalism to explore and expose cases of possible wrongful convictions. She recruits and evaluates interns. She supervises all interns while in the field, repor...

  • Center for Prosecutor Integrity
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Advisory Board Member
      • Apr 2014 - Jun 2016
      • Washington D.C. Metro Area

      As part of her commitment to criminal justice reform, she serves on the Advisory Board of the Center for Prosecutor Integrity, a Maryland-based nonprofit leading the charge against prosecutorial misconduct.

  • NBCUniversal, Inc.
    • Blogger
      • Feb 2011 - Jul 2012

      FamilyGoesStrong.com blogger

  • Northwestern University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Lecturer, Medill School of Journalism
      • Sep 2010 - Jun 2012

      Northwestern UniversityLecturer, Medill School of JournalismTeach undergraduate and graduate journalism courses in writing and reporting, multimedia and methods.

    • Winner, Medill Students' Choice Award
      • May 2012 - May 2012

      http://www.dailynorthwestern.com/campus/musac-names-cytrynbaum-winner-of-medill-students-choice-award-1.2730613

  • Southern Poverty Law Center
    • Blogger
      • Jun 2011 - 2012
  • Oregon State University
    • Instructor, Visiting Assistant Professor
      • 2007 - 2010

      Oregon State University, New Media Communications · August 2007 to 2010Created and taught classes in reporting, magazine writing, introduction to new media, multimedia and wrongful convictions/criminal justice; worked to set up a social justice program.

  • Brandeis University
    • Director, Justice Brandeis Innocence Project; Assistant Professor, American S...
      • Sep 2005 - May 2007

      Associate Director, Schuster Institute for Investigative JournalismDirector, Justice Brandeis Innocence ProjectVisiting Assistant Professor, American Studies/Journalism

  • Northwestern University's Medill Innocence ...
    • Program Assistant; Instructor
      • 2003 - 2004

      Northwestern University's Medill Innocence Project .

  • Oregon State University School of Education
    • Corvallis, Oregon Area
    • Graduate Student
      • 2000 - 2002
      • Corvallis, Oregon Area

      Licensed Illinois and Oregon high school teacher in English/Language Arts and Journalism

  • University of Oregon School of Journalism and C...
    • Visiting Assistant Professor; Internship Coordinator
      • 1993 - 1997

      University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, 1993 to 1997 Taught reporting, magazine writing courses; created and launched internship prog...ram; coordinated Snowden Internship program; worked with Oregonian staffers to coordinate the High School Journalism Workshop for Minority s...

  • Tribune Company
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Staff Writer
      • 1992 - 1997
      • Greater Chicago Area
  • New Orleans Times-Picayune
    • Reporter
      • 1990 - 1993
  • The New York Times
    • Greater New York City Area
    • News Assistant
      • 1988 - 1990
      • Greater New York City Area
  • The Washington Post
    • Washington D.C. Metro Area
    • Metro Intern
      • Jun 1988 - Nov 1988
      • Washington D.C. Metro Area
  • Chicago Sun-Times
    • Intern
      • 1987 - 1987

Education

  • 1984 - 1988
    Northwestern University
  • 2001 - 2002
    Oregon State University
  • 1984 - 1988
    Northwestern University
  • Evanston Township High School

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