Restorative Justice 101: Training for Practice in Everyday Life

Restorative Justice 101: Training for Practice in Everyday Life

RJ 101

Early Tuition: $150
Standard Tuition: $180
Optional CEs/CLEs: $35

RJ 101 teaches the principles, philosophies, and practices of Restorative Justice via lecture and experiential education methodologies for empowering our communities.

Professionals, paraprofessionals, and laypersons are welcome to attend.

RJ 101 Training Objectives:

1. Learn the history and philosophy and principles of restorative justice and restorative practices. 
2. Apply a restorative lens to work with those who have been harmed, those who have harmed, and the community.
3. Experience a simulated interactive restorative justice conference.
4. Explore applications for restorative justice practices at home, work, school, and in the community.

98% of RJ 101 Training graduates rated this training “Very Good” and “Excellent.”
100% increased their understanding and knowledge of Restorative Justice and how to apply it to everyday life.   
99% indicated they would recommend this training to others.

Training Facilitators: 

Michele Braley, MSW, LICSW

Program Director / Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice 

Adjunct Faculty, School of Social Work / St. Catherine University and University of St. Thomas

Michele facilitates restorative conferences with youth. She also facilitates victim offender dialogues in crimes of severe violence with the Minnesota Dept. of Corrections.

Crixell Shell, MS

Associate Peacebuilding Trainer 

Rule 114 Community Mediator, Restorative Justice Consultant

Coming to the Table Racial Healing Talking Circle Facilitator 

Space is limited to 18 trainees; to ensure your place at this training, register early!

RJ 101 has been approved for 6.5 hours of continuing education (CEs) for Social Workers, Nurses, and Teachers for an additional $35.  5.5 hrs of standard CLEs are available for Attorneys. CEs or CLEs can be purchased through the following link:  https://cesforrj101apr22020.eventbrite.com

Tuition includes training course materials, beverages, and snacks. Bring your lunch or lunch is available for purchase at nearby restaurants.  

Please contact info@mnpeace.org with questions.

Scholarship assistance is available for Minnesotans who have the interest and time but do not have the financial resources for the full RJ 101 tuition. Please contact info@mnpeace.org for a RJ 101 scholarship application.

Cancellation Policy: Refunds for this training, less a $30 administrative fee, will be given if written cancellation is received from the registrant by 10 days prior to this training. No tuition refund is offered after 10 days prior to the training. Transfer of tuition to another RJ 101 or another Peacebuilding training in Minnesota is granted if written request is received 24 hours before the first day of this training. Refunds or transfers are not available for no-shows.

Seward Longfellow Restorative Justice promotes reconciliation and healing with our youth and community.

The Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, instigates, trains, and supports racially, sexually, culturally, ethnically, religiously, and economically diverse individuals and organizations to become trauma-informed, resilience-oriented, and restorative justice-focused, empowering communities in Minnesota, the USA, and  around the world. We are preparing individuals and organizations for truth-telling, conciliation, and repairing harm that has been done to others (aka reparations).