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."

Restorative Practices Training 

The Center is offering 2-Day & 4-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 (lunch & refreshments provided)
    • Costs:
      • $400 for 2-Day Session
      • $250 for Day 1 Only Session 
      • $700 for 4-Day Session
    • Dates:
    • 4-Day Summer Session:
      • July 29 – Day 1 Session – Introduction to Restorative Practices (RP) 
      • July 30 – Day 2 Session – Using Circles Effectively (Prerequisite: Intro. to RP)
      • July 31 & August 1 – Days 3 & 4 Session – Facilitating Restorative Conferences

Click here to Register for July 29 through August 1 Training

Restorative Practices is recognized as a way to work “with” children 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!

For session descriptions, download the Training Flyer

Register Early – Space is limited!

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2019 Domestic Relations Training Brochure
Presented by Peg MacDougal

Registration is now closed.
If you would like to be placed on the waiting list,
please email [email protected] 

 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

Registration is now closed. If you would like to be place on the waiting list, please email [email protected]

2019 Domestic Relations Mediation Training Brochure