The Center for Restorative Justice sponsors and participates in a variety of events designed to foster constructive, creative dialogue about current and potential applications of restorative justice.

Current Events:

SPRING 2009 WORKSHOP SERIES

BRINGING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE TO SCHOOLS

Restorative practices are successfully used for discipline; classroom management; collaborative pedagogy; student support; emotional awareness and literacy; building a positive school climate; response to bullying; and strengthening a positive connection with parents and community. This six-part workshop series is designed for teachers, administrators, guidance counselors, school support personnel and community partners to learn how to incorporate restorative measures within the school environment and the community.

Date/Time: Last Thursday/month, 3-7 pm.
Location: Suffolk University, 73 Tremont S treet, 1st FL Conference Room
Cost: $250.00/per person for series

January 29 SYSTEMS-THINKING: HOW DOES CHANGE HAPPEN?

Systemic analysis and systems thinking is an essential tool for designing and implementing organizational and individual change.

February 27 RESTORATIVE THINKING/ RESTORATIVE VALUES

Exploring and understanding restorative principles is the foundation for building a culture based on restorative values.

March 26 THE CIRCLE PROCESS IN SCHOOLS

The circle process is a democratic and deliberative process of communication with many applications within the school community. Participants will learn how to plan and facilitate circles within their school.

April 30 RESTORATIVE CONFERENCES FOR DISCIPLINE

Restorative discipline through a conference process brings stakeholders together to understand incidents of harm and conflict and forge a positive problem-solving approach designed to meet the needs of all concerned.

May 28 PRACTICING EMOTIONAL AWARENESS/LITERACY

Emotional awareness is a cornerstone for resolving conflict and promoting a safe and supportive school environment. Participants will be introduced to a range of restorative practices which promote emotional awareness and emotional literacy within the school.

June 25 BUILDING SCHOOL/COMMUNITY COLLABORATION

Strong communities are essential to healthy schools. Restorative approaches build community through meaningful participation by parents and community.

Please RSVP by December 15th, 2008 to The Center for Restorative Justice via email at crj@suffolk.edu or via phone at (617) 305-1991

This series is being sponsored by : The Suffolk University Center for Restorative Justice, the Society for Restorative Justice at Northeastern University, and The Partnership for Latino Success at Mount Wachusett Community College.