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."

2 or 4 Day Restorative Practices (RP) Professional Development Training Course

2-Day Course:  Using instruction and interactive exercises you will gain understanding of the  fundamental concepts behind restorative practice, the continuum of practices, and become equipped to facilitate proactive and responsive restorative circles.

4-Day Course:  In days 3 and 4, you will be introduced to the most structured of restorative practices, the restorative justice conference (RJC). You will learn the techniques to determine if an RJC might be a good fit for the situation presented; introduce perspective participants to the process and prepare them for participation; and facilitate a restorative justice conference. RJC can be used where harm has been caused in the context of the community, schools, organizations, and/ or the criminal system.

This course has 7 SCECHs and SWCE’s available for each day.

When:
Day 1 – Monday, July 25, 2022 – Introduction to Restorative Practices
Day 2 – Tuesday, July 26, 2022 – Using Circles Effectively
Day 3 & 4 – Wednesday & Thursday, July 27 & 28, 2022 – Facilitating Restorative Conferences

Time:
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM – In Person
2 hours – Asynchronous Learning

Location:
Wyoming Public Schools
3575 Gladiola Avenue SW
Wyoming MI 49519

Costs:
$700 for Days 1, 2, 3, and 4
$400 for Days 1 and 2
($250 for one day [Day 1 is prerequisite for Day 2])

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