Restorative Justice Public Training

Restorative Justice Public Trainings

These experiential trainings will introduce participants to Restorative Justice concepts, practices, and strategies. Learn how to facilitate circles, and integrate an applied understanding of conflict resolution and mediation principles into Restorative Justice processes. SEEDS trainers draw from their experience of implementing Restorative Justice within a variety of contexts.

The training will incorporate experiential exercises, role-plays, and hands-on opportunities to practice facilitating a variety of circle formats, including:

Value and Agreement Circles
Community Building Circles
Discussion Circles
Academic Content or Issues Circles

What can I expect?

Engage in experiential exercises and role-plays
Gain practical skills in facilitating restorative circles
Learn and practice Restorative Communication strategies
Connect with fellow participants and Bay Area practitioners committed to Restorative Practices

Upcoming Trainings

Tip: register early, these trainings typically fill at least 6-8 weeks in advance.

Intro to Restorative Justice ONLINE Training

WHERE: Zoom (link to be sent following registration)

DATES: TBA 2024

9 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 5 pm PST

An online 3-day training, ideal for individuals experience an introduction to Restorative Justice concepts, practices, and strategies.

Price: $795*

*We will be accepting financial aid applications!

Have questions? Email info@seedscrc.org for inquiries.

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Financial Aid Information:

Our funds for the financial aid program come from students who pay the full fee, so please consider supporting community and equity by paying the full tuition. Folks who are seeking financial support should first fill out our financial aid form prior to the workshop registration. Each workshop has a deadline for receiving financial aid applications. Folks who demonstrate financial need and are approved for financial aid will notified 1 week after the financial aid deadline.

We reserve several spots for those receiving financial aid separate from the registration spaces available for those paying full fee. Even if the registration appears full online, that does not impact our ability to offer financial aid. If you are not offered financial aid for the training you applied you, you have the option to be added to a waitlist for future training opportunities.

For more information or to fill out the financial aid application, email info@seedscrc.org.

Training Cancellation Policy:

If you cancel 28 days (4 weeks) or more before the training, your fee will be refunded, minus a $25 processing fee
If you cancel 14- 27 days before training, 50% of your fee will be refunded
If you cancel within 2 weeks (1-13 days), there is no refund; however, you can offer your spot to someone else within your network
If you cancel once the training begins, there is no refund or credit voucher. Exceptions may be made in case of emergencies - contact the office for more details.
SEEDS cannot offer transfers to another training at the participant request.

Training Attendance Policy:

We do not provide any opportunities to make up missed time.
This training features active in-class participation. Attendees are expected to attend and participate all parts of the live training and to notify info@seedscrc.org in advance of anticipated absence.
NOW OFFERING CERTIFICATION! Certificates will reflect the number of hours successfully completed. Maximum certificate hours: 18.

Content Disclaimer:

This introductory training of Restorative Justice features content and discussion regarding race, power dynamics, school-to-prison pipeline, escalation and disengagement, and privilege in society. Folx attending this training including trainers come from various lived experiences and understandings.
BIPOC and other marginalized folx do not have to carry the additional burden of educating anyone while attending. Please know that you have autonomy to engage and care for yourself as you need for your own wellbeing.

Recording Disclaimer (Online Trainings):

Portions of this training will be recorded for internal and external training purposes. SEEDS will only capture lecture portions of the training and will not be capturing personal information. You may turn off your video when speaking if you would not like to be recorded during a recorded section.
Participants will not receive a copy of the training recordings.

Don't take our word for it! Check out our reviews:

"WOW! Can't wait for the next training."

"SEEDS staff were great; I felt very cared for. If we'd met in person, I know I would have felt the same level of care for my participation. Thank you for sharing your practices, knowledge, and experience with me. I am very appreciative of this entire experience."

"[Because of this training, I am now] trying to take more courage to implement something I believe is the right thing to do instead of being complicit in a system that doesn't work."

"This training has given me a deeper understanding of how the punitive nature of our society and school system can further the problem of disengagement and alienation rather than addressing the real concerns and offering support to people who need it."

"[This training] has made me want to commit to compassionate action and speech in my personal and professional life because it showed me how necessary it is that we remember each other's and our own humanness and acknowledge the feelings and needs that go along with that. The circle practice will be valuable to my professional life because it creates a foundation of trust, safety and support amongst a group of individuals."

"This was incredible! Thank you for being honest and attentive to so many things said and unsaid."