The Initiative on Restorative Justice and Healing at the University of St. Thomas School of Law is delighted to co-sponsor targeted training for educators in restorative practices with Restoration Matters, a leader in K-12 training. Restoration Matters has conducted training in hundreds of schools, training that empowers individuals through dialogue that seeks truth-telling, equity, and conflict transformation.

The training will be held June 11-13, 2024 at the law school in Minneapolis. Registration for the training can be found here. 

Restorative Practices is the science of relationships, ways to improve them in communities, and effective strategies for transforming conflict. This training will provide a new vision for school communities along with strategies for restorative policies and procedures.

The interactive dynamic can help all practitioners at any level gain proficiency and deeper understanding about cultivating quality relationships, both personally and professionally, and help integrate habits for human excellence found in the virtues. Sessions include:
• Basic and advanced circle processes
• Restorative Conferencing
• Affect Scale and Relational Care
• Creating a Restorative Culture
• Foundations of Human Dignity
• Social Justice and Biblical Principles
• Restoration & Social-Emotional Learning
• Restorative Discipline Policies/Practices
• The Power of Listening
• The Virtue Connection

Those new to restorative practices and new staff in any school community unfamiliar with restorative practices will find the training of benefit. For schools already implementing restorative practices in discipline, the shared experiences will aid in enhancing skills and will emphasize policies, procedures, and relational practices.

The training provides foundational teachings for successful implementation of restorative practices including circle processes; low, mid, and high-level responses; dynamic speakers, and hallmarks of restorative communities. Expect to hear panels and lectures, watch videos, and engage in reading activities, reflections and discussions in small groups.

For questions, contact the Restoration Matters team at info@restorationmatters.org or call: 314-822-7641.