“Restorative Practices have taught me a lot about respecting myself, others, and the space I am being welcomed into.”
– RPYLC participant
The Restorative Practices Youth Leadership Cohort (RPYLC) is a collaboration project envisioned by Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA) and Koinonia Leadership Academy, LLC(KLA), that provides an opportunity for high school age youth in the Twin Cities area to develop an understanding of restorative ways of being and to build cross-cultural relationships and leadership skills.
RPYLC centers youth voice and experience as the foundation for co-creating a safe and healing space. Youth build meaningful relationships and a sense of agency, self, and connection. The RPYLC helps youth to develop a restorative mindset and commmunity.
| Over the course of 10 months Youth Leaders participate in: |
| ~ A Restorative Practices retreat led by KLA |
| ~ Restorative mentorship |
| ~ Building restorative community connections |
| ~ Learning practices of self and community care |
| ~ Cross-cultural relationships and restorative ways of being |
“The use of restorative circles/practices are not limited to moments of conflict. They are a space to build bonds, relationships and trust. Although great for conflict, the practices can simply be a space to come together and build community.” — RPYLC participant