Restorative Justice Training
Helping people develop the skills to address harm and conflict.
Restorative justice and restorative practice provide opportunities to respond to conflict, wrongdoing and damaged relationships through dialogue, accountability and understanding.
Used appropriately, restorative approaches can help people consider what happened, who has been affected and what might be needed to move forward.
Smarter Consulting delivers restorative justice training informed by more than two decades of practical experience in criminal justice, policing, education and restorative service development.
Introduction to Restorative Practice
Our introductory training is designed for individuals and organisations seeking to understand restorative principles and how they can be used in everyday professional situations.
Topics may include:
- Understanding restorative justice and restorative practice
- The values and principles underpinning restorative approaches
- Recognising harm and understanding its impact
- Developing effective communication and listening skills
- Asking restorative questions
- Supporting accountability and responsibility
- Managing difficult conversations
- Understanding consent, safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Recognising when a restorative approach may not be appropriate
Practical examples and discussion help participants explore how restorative principles relate to their own work.
Developing Restorative Skills
For organisations with existing restorative experience, training can explore more structured restorative conversations and interventions.
This may include preparation, assessing suitability, understanding the needs of participants, managing expectations and reflecting on practice.
Content is tailored to the experience and responsibilities of participants.
Restorative Practice for Schools
We work with education professionals seeking to introduce or improve restorative approaches within schools.
Training can cover the use of restorative conversations, responding to conflict between pupils, developing accountability and supporting positive relationships.
We recognise that restorative practice must operate alongside appropriate behaviour, safeguarding and disciplinary procedures.
Criminal Justice & Community Organisations
Our experience of policing, criminal courts and restorative justice informs training for criminal justice professionals, charities and community organisations.
Particular attention is given to safeguarding, informed consent, preparation, impartiality and appropriate risk management.
Bespoke Training & Consultancy
Training can be adapted for introductory awareness, professional development or an organisation considering wider implementation of restorative practice.
Alongside workshops, we can support policy development, service planning and the review of existing restorative arrangements.
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Training attendance does not, by itself, confer professional practitioner accreditation. Any formal qualification or accreditation would need to be expressly identified in the relevant course arrangements.