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PROACTIVE APPROACH

WE OFFER AN INNOVATIVE AND EQUITY-DRIVEN APPROACH TO IMPLEMENTING RESTORATIVE PRACTICES AND EQUITY IN SCHOOLS and ORGANIZATIONS.

RESPONSIVE THROUGH REFLECTION

WE BUILD AND SUSTAIN TRUSTING RELATIONSHIPS.

WE USE CONFLICT AS A CATALYST FOR CONNECTION.

WE PROMOTE PEACE AND ACTIVATE SUSTAINABLE CHANGE THROUGH EQUITY.

 
 
 

FOCI

  • Equity & Cultural Identity

  • Foundations of Restorative Practices

  • Principles of RP

  • Neuroscience and Restorative Approach

  • RP Alignment: Streamlining Efforts with Parallel Goals (PBIS, SEL, etc)

  • RP as Trauma-Informed Support

  • Introduction to Circle Keeping

  • Understanding Behavior as Communication


  • Restorative Language & Behaviors

    1. Restorative Readiness

  • Deepening Circle Practice

  • Restorative Conversations

  • Mediation

  • Responsive Circles

  • The Nuance of Integrating a Restorative Lens in the Day-to-Day

  • Youth Leadership Development

  • Family & Community Engagement

IN PERSON training

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ESTABLISHING A BEDROCK OF EQUITY

  • The Restorative Continuum 5Rs Framework 

  • Origins and History of Restorative Practices 

  • Retributive vs. Restorative Culture

  • Assessing Power Dynamics: Social Discipline Window

CONNECTION CIRCLES

  • Connection Circle Foundations: What are they and why are they effective?

  • Connection Circles in Practice: How to effectively lead a circle and ensure equity of voice

BEHAVIOR AS COMMUNICATION

  • Connection to ACEs and Unpacking Behaviors as Communication

  • Hypothesizing Need from Connection

  • Self Reflection: Trigger and Response

  • Restorative Practices as a Trauma-Informed Modality

RESTORATIVE LANGUAGE & BEHAVIOR

  • Alignment of Intent & Action: Restorative Language and Behaviors

  • Self Reflection: Alternative Actions for Equity

  • Reframing Communication: Non-Violent Communication & Restorative Agreements

ASSETS INTO ACTION = AGENCY

  • “Youth” Asset Survey

  • Connection Amidst Chaos: Cultivating Belonging and Engagement amidst COVID-19

EQUITY IN ACTION 

  • Establishing Common Language and Definitions

  • Cultural Identity (Exploring Bias)

  • Understanding Privilege, Oppression, and Abolition

  • The Action of Allyship

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DEEPENING CIRCLE PRACTICE

  • Leveraging Conflict as a Catalyst for Connection

  • Repair Circles

  • Intensive Circles: Drawing Intentional Connection through Hardship

DEEPENING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

  • How to Systematically integrate equity

  • Equity Audits

  • Action Planning with Equity in Mind

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