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."

NEW Restorative Practices Training!

The Center is offering 2-Day Restorative Practices Training Sessions

  • Location:   Dispute Resolution Center – 678 Front Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
  • Time:   8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Cost:   $400 for 2 Day Sessions OR $250 for Day 1 Only Session
  • Dates:    
    •  April 23, 2019: Day 1 Session – Introduction to Restorative Practices (RP) 
    • April 24, 2019: Day 2 Session – Using Circles Effectively (Prerequisite: Intro. to RP)

(Lunch & Refreshments included)

Register Early – Space is limited!

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Training Flyer

Restorative Practices is recognized as a way to work “with” youth and adults for peaceful results! Here’s an opportunity to gain skills with proven methods for working “with” people in education, criminal justice, youth work, organizations and other settings for positive outcomes. You will learn how to facilitate conflicts that have lasting positive impact for everyone!

40-Hour Domestic Relations Mediator Training 

Presented by Brian Pappas, Ph.D.— Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Dispute Resolution, Boise State University

 8-Hour Domestic Violence Protocol Screening Training 

Presented by Rebecca Rogan – Director Conflict Resolution Services, Traverse City, MI

What:  Required training to be a court-approved domestic relations mediator under   MCR 3.216. Learn and practice the skills necessary to effectively mediate all domestic-related matters, including:

  • Custody
  • Parenting Time/Visitation
  • Support
  • Division of debts and assets
  • Specific decisions related to children
  • State-required Domestic Violence Screening Protocol

Where: Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan – RVC Office Building – 678 Front Avenue NW – Grand Rapids, MI 49504

When:  8:00 am – 5:00 p.m.

Dates:

  • Monday, July 8, 2019
  • Tuesday, July 9, 2019
  • Wednesday, July 10, 2019
  • Monday, July 22, 2019
  • Tuesday, July 23, 2019
  • Tuesday, August 6, 2019

(Must attend all 48 hours of training to receive your certificate.)

Cost: $895.00

Questions: [email protected] – (616) 774-0121 – www.drcwm.org

To Register: Click Here