Program Description
Learn more about Restorative Justice (RJ) principles with a trauma-informed and racial equity lens by attending our in-person training, “Cultivating Community: Restorative Justice Theory and Practice.”
You will engage in interactive sessions, and participate in hands-on exercises. This immersive in-person program is co-led by local nonprofits Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute (Peacebuilding) and Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA).
“Cultivating Community: Restorative Justice Theory and Practice” is a transformative experience that increases your understanding of Restorative Justice and promises a meaningful step toward community transformation.
Schedule
- Day 1: Embracing a Restorative Mindset
- Day 2: Exploring Trauma-Informed Approaches and Racial Equity
- Day 3: Putting it into practice!
Learning Objectives
1. Learn about the philosophy, history, and principles of Restorative Justice in the context of restorative practices. Participants will explore the core values that underpin restorative practices, including examining core beliefs, building relationships, promoting accountability, and fostering a sense of community in relationship with our shared humanity.
2. Participants will explore strategies to foster a restorative practice to build and sustain community that prioritizes trust, respect, and inclusivity. These strategies will include lessons and activities focused on active listening, nonviolent communication, and building empathy.
3. Through didactic and small group activities, participants will explore and share language and resources about trauma, including definitions, causes/ origins, and the wide-ranging impacts on bodies, brains, beliefs, and behaviors.
4. Participants will explore the relationship between individual and collective trauma responses, cycles of violence, and impacts on individuals, communities, and systems.
5. Utilizing real-life scenarios or case studies, participants will practice using the restorative approach through a trauma-informed and racial equity lens to address and resolve conflicts, repair harm, and restore relationships within their communities.
Cultivating Community attendees will gain a broader understanding of “justice” and the impact restorative practices can have on reducing harm and violence and building resilience and capacity.
Please feel free to set up a meeting to discuss your needs and create a Restorative practice plan for your group.
Contact RJCA: info@rjca-inc.org or 612-746-0780 (main office)