Deep Diversity® Institute
Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Leadership Skills for Inclusive Schools and Workplaces YWCA Madison in collaboration with the Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership Program (SISL)...
Learn MoreYWCA Madison offers three-day professional development training workshops for educators, community members and parents. Restorative Justice staff presented the first training in August 2015. To register for the Restorative Justice Workshops, be notified about future workshop dates or if you have additional questions, please email Eugenia Highland.
Restorative Justice Workshops Descriptions
Level 100: Restorative Justice as a Way to Dismantle Institutional Racism
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The Restorative Justice program is embedded in Racial Equity Justice. Through experiential and practical activities participants will ground the work and the philosophy using a racial justice lens.
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What is Restorative Justice? What is Restorative and what is Justice?
- Honoring Restorative Justice roots and history Indigenous Roots of Restorative Justice
- The School-to-prison pipeline
- Punitive VS Restorative
- Intent VS Impact
- Ending the cycle of harm
- Power with VS Power Over
Level 200: Building Empathy Through Restorative Justice Circle Process
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Empathy has been used as a determinant for virtuous behavior, which is why there is a broad and ever-growing body of research surrounding this topic. In this experiential workshop, we will experience and practice circle process as a natural empathy and resilience cultivator.
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Science of Empathy
- Elements of Circles
- Circle Experience
- The Power of Storytelling
- Circle Practice
Level 300: Restorative Justice In Education Framework (Holistic Restorative Approach For Cultural Shift)
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In this workshop, we will explore and engage in dialogue around the framework of Restorative Justice in Education (Evans & Vaandering). Within this framework, Restorative Justice is deeply connected to teaching and learning theory, as well as to school climate and culture. We will explore how RJE can be implemented in the institutional structure of a school through its three components: Nurture healthy relationships, create just and equitable learning environments, and repair harm and transform conflict.
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Restorative Justice and creating equity in our schools & neighborhood
- Restorative Justice in Education framework
- Restorative Justice beliefs & values
- Restorative conversations and relationships
- YWCA RJ Implementation model align with PBIS & RJE framework
- Barriers, challenges, success stories
This level is offered when the focus of the Restorative Justice training is on applying restorative practices in the school setting.
Workshop Calendar
Summer Series
- Level 100: Restorative Justice as a Way to Dismantle Institutional Racism—Monday, August 5, 2018
- Level 200: Building Empathy Through Restorative Justice Circle Process—Wednesday, August 7, 2019
- Level 300: Restorative Justice In Education Framework (Holistic Restorative Approach For Cultural Shift)—Thursday, August 8, 2019
All sessions focusing on restorative justice practices that are applicable to multiple community settings will be held at the YWCA Empowerment Center, located at 2040 South Park Street. Purchased individually, each workshop is $125. Attend All three levels and save $75.
Second Summer Series
- Level 100: Restorative Justice as a Way to Dismantle Institutional Racism—Monday, August 12, 2018
- Level 200: Building Empathy Through Restorative Justice Circle Process—Wednesday, August 14, 2019
- Level 300: Restorative Justice In Education Framework (Holistic Restorative Approach For Cultural Shift)—Thursday, August 15, 2019
All sessions focusing on restorative justice practices that are applicable to multiple community settings will be held at the YWCA Empowerment Center, located at 2040 South Park Street. Purchased individually, each workshop is $125. Attend All three levels and save $75.
Upcoming Workshops
Deep Diversity® Institute
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Leadership Skills for Inclusive Schools and Workplaces YWCA Madison in collaboration with the Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership Program (SISL)...
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Thursday, May 23, 2019
Leadership Skills for Inclusive Schools and Workplaces YWCA Madison in collaboration with the Social Innovation and Sustainability Leadership Program (SISL)...
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Monday, August 5, 2019
Restorative Justice Summer Workshop Series August 5, 2019; August 7, 2019; August 8, 2019 – summer 2019 SERIES YWCA Madison offers...
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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Restorative Justice Summer Workshop Series August 5, 2019; August 7, 2019; August 8, 2019 – summer 2019 SERIES YWCA Madison offers...
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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Restorative Justice Summer Workshop Series August 5, 2019; August 7, 2019; August 8, 2019 – summer 2019 SERIES YWCA Madison offers...
Learn MoreRestorative Justice Second Summer Workshop Series
Monday, August 12, 2019
Restorative Justice Second Summer Workshop Series August 12, 2019; August 14, 2019; August 15, 2019 – summer 2019 SERIES YWCA Madison...
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Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Restorative Justice Second Summer Workshop Series August 12, 2019; August 14, 2019; August 15, 2019 – summer 2019 SERIES YWCA Madison...
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Thursday, August 15, 2019
Restorative Justice Second Summer Workshop Series August 12, 2019; August 14, 2019; August 15, 2019 – summer 2019 SERIES YWCA Madison...
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