Circle Training with Restorative Arlington (5 Day)

Description

Hosted by Restorative Arlington 

Restorative Arlington has developed a Circle Training, which they hope will significantly expand the use of restorative justice (RJ) practices across Arlington County, Virginia and the larger Potomac Valley region. While this training was developed for their local context, they welcome practitioners from everywhere to join their lineage of practice. 

Circles are a foundational RJ practice, and Circle Training is often the first step in becoming an RJ practitioner. This training will prepare community members for community building circle keeper as well as offer an opportunity to develop restorative practices, knowledge and skills related to the first and second harm, power sharing, cultivating somatic self awareness and reflective practice, Restorative Arlington’s lineage of practice, and understanding the history of the restorative justice movement and its roots in Indigenous teachings.

“That it was the best RJ training I've ever attended, both in terms of the trainers themselves and the community of people in the training. While most of the material was not new to me, I still got so much out of this training and am so incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it.” ~Caitlin, pilot training participant. 

"Through hands-on experience and knowledge transfer, I was immersed in Indigenous mindset and practices that help nurture community, build consensus, and repair harm. Perhaps the most valuable week of training in my 57-years on this planet."~Chris L., winter training participant 

When: Monday April 20th- Friday April 24th, 2026 from 9:15 am-4:30 pm each day. 

Where: Arlington, VA (in person). Location will be shared with participants once participation has been confirmed. 

Tuition: $1,200. Includes 35 hours of training, Circle Training Workbook, lunch, snacks and beverages. Our program is new and while financial support is limited, understanding your needs is essential for building our scholarship fund. Please reach out to info@restorativearlington.org with questions. 

Registration: Restorative Arlington will accept 16-18 participants, who will leave as trained circle keepers.. To be considered for this training, please complete our registration form (https://bit.ly/SpringCircle2026) by Monday, March 23rd @ 11:00am ET. 

Restorative Arlington will be in touch with confirmed participants about additional details, including location and method of payment by Monday, March 30th.