University of San Diego Foundational Restorative Justice Training for Higher Education (3-Day)

Description

What does it mean to be a restorative college or university?
“A restorative university seeks to prevent or respond to harm by using restorative practices across the institution. Rather than siloed within a singular office, such as an office of student conduct, restorative approaches are aligned with its institutional mission, apparent in the student development efforts within the division of student affairs, employed by faculty in their classrooms and as a topic of research, and seen in human resources as part of their efforts to create an equitable and rewarding workplace.”

– David R. Karp, Director, USD Center for Restorative Justice

How will this training equip me to be a leader for change in higher education?
During the training, participants learn about the framework of restorative justice, its methodology and processes, and have the opportunity to practice the skills needed for facilitation. The training covers community-building practices and processes; restorative conferences and coaching to repair harm; community-concern circles to address community-level issues or systemic harm; and reintegration circles to welcome community members back into the community. The training also addresses institutional capacity-building and implementation of these processes.

What can I expect from this training?
● In-person training delivered at the Center for Restorative Justice at the University of San Diego.
● It is an immersive, experiential training that develops the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate restorative justice processes for preventing harm, strengthening the community, and responding to incidents of harm.
● Participants will receive The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Colleges & Universities (authored by our Center director, David Karp), The Little Book of Race and Restorative Justice, The Little Book of Circle Processes, a commemorative talking piece, and a
certificate of completion from the University of San Diego.
● Our diverse, national team of trainers represents a wide range of experience in implementing restorative justice with success in higher education, including student misconduct, Title IX, bias incidents, residential life, athletics, and types of institutions
such as community colleges, faith-based institutions, medical schools and more.