Welcome to our Restorative Practices program page, where we provide comprehensive workshops and learning experiences to deepen your understanding of restorative methodologies in educational settings. Our offerings, ranging from introductory sessions to advanced workshops, equip participants with essential skills in relationship and community building, restorative conferencing, and peer mediation strategies tailored for students in grades K-12. Join us in creating a peaceful environment that promotes resilience, empathy, and effective conflict resolution for all members of the learning community. Register today!
Restorative Practices 101
A 1-hour workshop that answers the questions "What are Restorative Practices?" and "Why do people choose to use them?"
Level 1 Restorative Practices
This full-day workshop, which can be offered in two parts, focuses on the social-emotional basics and mindset needed to engage in restorative work. It will also inform participants on proactive strategies, relationship building, and community building. Participants will learn how to hold restorative chats, an informal way to problem solve.
Level 2 Restorative Practices
This full-day workshop, which can be offered in two parts, builds upon learning from Restorative Practices Level 1 to inform participants about the use of Responsive Circles and Formal Restorative Conferencing.
Restorative Practices Implementation
This 3-hour workshop focuses on implementing restorative practices in a school context for practitioners who want to spend time tackling the work it takes to institutionalize these practices.
Train the Trainer
This 4.5 day workshop series guides participants through sessions on the basics of Restorative Justice, implementation, and Restorative Conferencing. Time will also be spent learning about implicit bias and its role in Restorative Practices. Finally, participants will be given specific guidance on implementing Restorative Practices in their context and provided with the resources necessary to train others.
Self-Paced Individual or Group Learning
Restorative Module 1 & Restorative Module 2 are each 2-hour videos that cover restorative practice basics. Each module has an accompanying reflection journal. These videos may be used for self-study or group learning.
Refresher Workshop
A 2-hour training for groups who have been fully trained, but need some review and practice in knowing which restorative strategy to choose for various situations.
Peers Making Peace
This youth-serving program is centered on evidence-based prevention and resiliency strategies. School and after-school staff will be trained to implement a peer meditation program in their setting appropriately. PMP can help students build social competence, equip them with personal problem-solving skills, foster a sense of autonomy, and provide many opportunities for meaningful participation. It is best suited for students in grades 7-12.
Peer Meditation
Bring a student-centered, restorative-minded peer meditation program to your learning community.