Our Services

K-12 Teachers, Administrators, and Staff
8 3-hour sessions
From foundational concepts to practical, real-life techniques, this introductory program grounds the community in the fundamental principles of restorative justice and its potential as a transformative way of being in school and community settings. Core circle practices, engaging discussions, video and activities help participants deepen their understanding of the most essential elements of restorative justice and will guide the group in applying these ideas in various professional settings.
Participate in the process of a peacemaking circle and explore their historical contexts, philosophical rationale and procedural integrity
Develop an understanding of the role of the circle keeper in facilitating the circle process and in maintaining circle integrity
Explore the rituals and structures of circle-keeping through the Balance in the Process framework

School leaders and community-based practitioners
3 full-day sessions
This training series is designed to support school leaders as well as community-based practitioners in the process of implementing restorative practices to intentionally disrupt and dismantle institutional racism in schools. The series will explore the ways in which restorative justice practices can either uphold or dismantle racial gaps in academics and discipline in schools, as well as address how circles, as the central practice of a restorative model, can function as a culturally responsive teaching strategy and community management model that de-centers whiteness and values the culturally authentic narrative of every community stakeholder.
Taught with Cathleen Antoine-Abiala.
Participate in a restorative peacemaking circle and gain fluency in the shared language around race, power and privilege in implementing a restorative justice model in school settings
Explore the central structure of the circle, identify the relationship between culture and learning, and participate in creating circles for learning spaces that invite the culturally authentic self into the classroom
Participate in affinity group circles and identify the role of affinity groups in creating just, equitable communities

Admin Teams + Principals
3 full-day sessions
Popular approaches to restorative justice in schools frame the practice as a disciplinary model or an alternative to suspension. The Facilitating Restorative Circles program challenges this fundamentally narrow view of RJ. Through practice, video and text-based activities, participants will learn how to use circles to manage their own inter-dependent school groups, build community, make decisions and maintain relationships. Each participant will facilitate a circle and gain a deeper understanding of the role of the facilitator in community building circle processes.
Develop an advanced understanding of the role of the circle keeper in facilitating the circle process and in maintaining circle integrity
Create a personal tool-kit for facilitating restorative circles in school and community settings, role-play a circle-keeping process, and design an organizational structure for restorative practices in your professional setting
Explore the rituals and structures of circle-keeping through the Balance in the Process framework, develop our own lines of questioning through the framework, and emerge prepared to facilitate peacemaking circle processes in school and community settings and to advocate for equity and integrity of restorative processes in those settings

9-12 Grade Teachers and Students
2-4 1/2 Day Sessions
When practiced with intention, restorative justice processes in schools create spaces within which young people can be their culturally authentic selves. Additionally, restorative practices have been shown to narrow the racial discipline gap that represents one of the many ways our schools reproduce institutional racism. At Restorative Practice NYC, we believe that human-centered practices can help dismantle patterns of oppression in schools. This program offers an in-depth approach to restorative work through a racial justice and culturally responsive lens with the explicit intention of creating a more equitable and just school community.
Develop an understanding of restorative justice philosophy through a racial justice lens, gain a toolkit of lesson plans that incorporate restorative circles, and practice writing circles for the purpose of teaching content
Explore the most promising research and practices of Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) practices
Explore the alignment of CRE and RJ practices, and analyze restorative circles in classroom settings through the RPNYC Using Circles to Teach model

9-12 Grade Teachers and Students
2-4 1/2 Day Sessions
What are the components of a transformative training? The answer to this question lives in the room as ToT participants collectively brainstorm the needs of their school leaders and troubleshoot potential obstacles to effective turnkey training. Through a series of role-playing activities, each member of the ToT group will teach a component of the restorative justice continuum of school-based practices in a workshop model that incorporates circle practice. This day is framed within a horizontal learning model, relying on the support and feedback of the participants to problem-solve and hone each trainer’s particular skill set.
Core circle practices, engaging discussions, video and activities will help participants deepen their understanding of the most essential elements of restorative justice and will guide the group in applying these ideas in their various professional settings
Participants will learn how to use circles to manage their own inter-dependent school groups, build community, make decisions and maintain relationships
Collectively brainstorm the needs of their school leaders and troubleshoot potential obstacles to effective turn-key training

Leaders, Administrators and Parents
Personalized
Are you a leader in your organization looking for personal and organizational guidance around diversity, equity and interdependence? Are you looking to develop skills in leading affinity groups or racial justice circles in your current leadership position?
Are you a parent or advocate for a young person who’d like to strengthen your skills around racial justice conversations cross-generationally? Would you like help navigating technology use with your child, especially around issues of online racism, discrimination or cyberbullying?
Create an individualized coaching model building upon your strengths and your values
Create a sustainable, capacity-building model that involves real, hands-on techniques for your specific needs
A scope and sequence of achievable goals and accountable community models in order to ensure sustained growth and skill development

We can’t wait to work with you.