Restorative Justice Facilitation and Skill-Building Intensive - EDU-X786R
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Course Description
Take the Next Step: Develop Restorative Justice Skills in this Workshop
This course is an intensive skill-building workshop in restorative practices. The focus is developing facilitation skills necessary for hosting restorative dialogues. Participants will develop skills for both “restorative circles” and “restorative conferences,” two distinct and commonly used restorative practices. Each requires three distinct skill-sets: pre-dialogue preparation and assessment skills; dialogue facilitation; and post-dialogue mentoring and support skills. The course is highly experiential with intensive role play and debriefing.
The skills-based course will focus on three tiers of restorative practice:
Tier I: Restorative circles for community building and improving campus climate
We will focus on restorative circle practices to improve campus culture and build relationships and how to use circles in response to charged community incidents in order to provide inclusive dialogue, healing, accountability, and action plans.
Tier II: Restorative conferences for incidents of harm
This section focuses on restorative approaches to conduct violations from “bread-and-butter” noise or alcohol violations to academic dishonesty to serious incidents that may also include criminal charges.
Tier III: Restorative circles for effective reintegration after separation
This section introduces restorative circle practices to successfully reintegrate community members after periods of separation. Reintegration circles provide reassurance to the community by emphasizing both social support and accountability. The primary focus will be on reentry, such as student return after suspension or incarceration, but other applications will be addressed such as return from medical leave.
This is the second of three required courses for the Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership Certificate, developed by the University of San Diego's Center for Restorative Justice, housed in the Leadership Studies Department in the School of Leadership and Education Sciences and facilitated by the Division of Professional and Continuing Education. The certificate curriculum combines an academic understanding of restorative justice with experiential learning to ensure skillful facilitation, with the goal of building a new generation of restorative justice leaders.
Learner Outcomes
- Understand the relationship between theory and practice of restorative justice
- Distinguish and apply various restorative practices, especially circles and conferencing
- Demonstrate competence in restorative process from pre-dialogue preparation to dialogue facilitation to post-dialogue mentoring and support
- Develop strong commitment to facilitation self-reflection and co-facilitator debriefing and support for ongoing skill development
- Create a community of practice for continued learning
Course Details
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credits in semester hours
Who Should Attend: This course is an intensive skill-building workshop in restorative practices. The focus is developing facilitation skills necessary for hosting restorative dialogues. Participants will develop skills for both “restorative circles” and “restorative conferences,” two distinct and commonly used restorative practices. The course is highly experiential with intensive role play and debriefing.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to regulations from the U.S. Department of Education, the University of San Diego is unable to enroll students in its online programs who reside in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Rhode Island and Wisconsin. This restriction does not apply to applicants interested in a campus-based program. If you are from one of these states/district, please contact Professor Justine Darling (jdarling@sandiego.edu) for advice about our program.
Course Format:
- Summer 2024 (Cohort 008) - Fully online, with weekly synchronous meetings (online Zoom meetings) and weekly asynchronous activities.
- Fall 2024 (Cohort 009) - This cohort will meet in-person (Classroom), meeting for 4 consecutive days at the University of San Diego's campus. Accommodation Recommendations: Housing, dining, transportation, and parking expenses are not included. Students are responsible for making arrangements on their own. We have created a list of hotel accommodations that may be useful in your planning.
ADA Accommodations: The Center for Restorative Justice is committed to promoting knowledge and academic excellence for all learners. The University of San Diego's Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center helps students with verified disabilities obtain meaningful academic accommodations and support to help improve access to the Center for Restorative Justice and courses. If you are a student who would like to be considered for academic accommodations, please visit USD's Disability and Learning Difference Resource Center's website and follow the instructions under Requesting Services.
Refund Policy: To receive a refund, students need to drop the course through the MyPCE@USD student account portal before midnight (11:59PT) on the third day of the course. The refund of the course fee will be returned less a processing fee of 10% of the course tuition. No refunds will be issued after this deadline.
Enrollment Open Through: Maximum enrollment is met, or through the first day of the course, whichever happens first.
Course Location: University of San Diego, San Diego, California (for in-person sections only)
Course Materials: Two text books,
- Circle Forward: Building a Restorative School Community by Carolyn Boyes-Watson and Kay Pranis, available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore. Electronic and spiral-bound versions available.
- Fumbling Towards Repair: A Workbook for Community Accountability Facilitators, by Mariame Kaba and Shira Hassan, available at Amazon.com or your local bookstore.
Prerequisites
EDU-X785R, Introduction to Restorative Justice: A Global Social Movement must be completed before beginning this course.
Testimonials
"I thoroughly enjoyed the practice we were able to gain through this restorative justice practicum." -- Will Stadler, Saint Martin's University, Washington
"It was a very positive learning experience." -- Theresa McSweeney
"Great instructors, the class design has been really helpful and informational. I have had a great experience so far." -- Tolu Kayode, Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada
"Very well structured." -- Robert Sand, Vermont Law School, South Royalton, Vermont
Applies Towards the Following Certificate(s), Professional Programs and Series
- Restorative Justice Facilitation and Leadership Certificate : Courses - Required Courses (6 units)
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