Shaping the Future through Restorative Practices
As an education professional, you not only want to make a difference in the way you interact with others, but you also face uphill battles. Implementing restorative justice practices in schools can be challenging and time-consuming, often causing tension between the desire for harm repair and the need for culture change.
Restorative Justice Project Maine understands the unique challenges schools face, so we offer a program where educators can learn how to change policies, respond to conflicts in a restorative manner, and create a positive school culture. Our approach has proven effective for educators in schools across the country.
Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders
RJP Maine’s School Training program is designed to help educators and support staff foster an environment where kids are involved in restorative practices. By adopting restorative practices, you’ll create an environment conducive to learning, empathy, and growth, positively influencing the lives of countless students. Ultimately, this leads to generational change.
Since we recognize that implementing these changes can be challenging, we’re here to provide guidance and support every step of the way. During the training, you’ll have the opportunity to form breakout groups, fostering a supportive network among your peers. And to ensure the smooth application of restorative practices, we offer implementation coaching within the Series. Plus, our School Training program creates relationships with educators for up to three years, providing ongoing guidance and empowering educators to make lasting changes.
Training Details
While our Foundations and Harm Repair trainings remain largely consistent across different sectors (covering topics such as restorative philosophy and mindset, proactive community-building practices, and various harm repair processes), the implementation within schools is unique. We will begin our work together by learning about the particular needs and strengths of your institution, so that we can build off of what is already going well and tailor our approach to your context. With plenty of resources for all – including administrators, educators, and support staff (janitors, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and more) – the School Training program can help anyone who wants to make a positive change in their interactions.
Responding to Racial Harm Using Restorative Practices: It Starts with Counteracting Microaggressions
We also proudly offer a free video-based curriculum, featuring Maine students, designed to address racial harms in schools and empower students to interrupt them using a restorative model. Please click here to receive access to our video links and Teacher’s Instructions to use the materials with your students.
Testimonials
Here’s what educators are saying about our school training:
- “It was informative, inspirational, peaceful and collaborative. I cannot say enough good things.”
- “I would absolutely recommend it! It gave me a very good understanding of what RP really is and all the different circles/activities you can facilitate depending on the needs of the group. I wish it could last longer, I am forever grateful!”
You Can Be the Change
At Restorative Justice Project Maine, we believe in the power of restorative practices to bring about significant, long-lasting change in education. As part of our School Training, you’ll be more than an educator; you’ll be a catalyst for change.
For more information or to register for the School Training, please reach out to us at RJP Maine.