Free Community Forum on the Use of Restorative Practices to Address Bullying

[Cathy DeFuria]

The Use Of Restorative Practices to Address Bullying

 

Communities for Restorative Justice (www.c4rj.com) is bringing Nancy Riestenberg, a national expert in restorative practices and bullying prevention to the area for two important events. Nancy is an engaging trainer, has extensive experience working with schools and youth, and is author of Circle in the Square: Building Community and Repairing Harm in Schools (available on Amazon.com). C4RJ will be hosting the following two events:

1. A free community forum on Friday Nov. 9, from 7-9 p.m. at RJ Grey Junior High School Auditorium in Acton.  Nancy will offer a keynote on the topic of restorative practices and their application in instances of bullying and in cultivating a respectful learning environment; a panel will respond including Det. Keith Campbell of the Acton Police Department. Click here for more details and to register. Again, this event is free and open to the public but pre-registration is required to aid the planning of the event.

2. A day-long training on restorative practices in a school context on Saturday Nov. 10, 2012 in nearby Lincoln, MA with Nancy. This training on restorative practices is designed for school affiliated individuals (teachers, counselors, administrators, etc.). Participants will have hands-on learning and will come away with tools to use in schools and classrooms. PDPs will be available (details forthcoming). Cost is $75. Click here for more details and to register. Space is limited so register early! If demand is significant, C4RJ may consider offering this training again in the winter/spring 2013.