Mediation & Restorative Practices Training

Mediation Training--A variety of training opportunities for individuals seeking to become mediators, as well as for corporations or other organizations who wish to learn and apply mediation techniques for conflict resolution. Restorative Practices Training--4-Day Professional Development training for education, criminal justice, youth work, and other organizational employees. Restorative practices is the process of working "with" young people and adults to resolve conflict and make positive changes. Day 1 Training: "Introduction to Restorative Practices." Day 2 Training: "Using Circles Effectively." Day 3 and 4 Training: "Facilitating Restorative Conferences."

General Civil Mediator Training

September 16-18 and September 30-October 2 (must attend all six days)

Location: 678 Front Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, MI

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Lead Trainer: Anne Bachle Fifer

Cost: $775.00

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Restorative Practices (RP) Training Sessions

Location: 678 Front Ave. NW – Grand Rapids, MI 49504 – Riverview Conference Room

May 6 & 7, 2020 – Cancelled. The July Restorative Practices training is still open.

July 28, 29, 30 & 31, 2020 – 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (New! SCECHs & SWCEs – 6 per day)

  • Days 1, 2, 3, and 4 – Intro. to RP, Using Circles Effectively, & Facilitating Restorative Conferences – July 28, 29, 30, 31, 2020 ($700)
  • Day 1 Only – Introduction to RP — July 28, 2019 ($250)
  • Days 1 and 2 – Introduction to RP and Using Circles Effectively — July 28 & 29, 2020 ($400)
  • Day 2 Only – Using Circles Effectively (Intro. to RP Prerequisite) ($250)
  • Days 3 and 4 – Facilitating Restorative Conferences – July 30 & 31, 2020 ($400)
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Registration for Restorative Practices Training in July 2020