From Restorative Community Justice of Southern Vermont

Another week, another training!

With the launch of our new training curriculum, our goal is to offer a curriculum that holistically trains you in restorative justice techniques. You can join us for the entirety of the curriculum, or use our weekly training to strengthen desired areas of understanding! As always, our trainings are free!

Upcoming Training! Saturday, Oct. 24th, 3-5pm- Introduction to Restorative Antiracism, facilitated by Claire Webb and Emma Bliss

What is restorative antiracism? How can we use the concepts of internal decolonization, and our personal processes of unlearning white supremacist behavior in order make more inclusive restorative spaces? Through exploration of systems that perpetuate racism and how they interplay with our communities, this training will apply antiracism theory to restorative justice work.

We will explore white privilege, microaggressions, and the homogenization of Vermont culture!

Where are the leverage points where Restorative Justice can begin a truth and healing process? We will explore points within the criminal justice system, our schools, communities, and how to use Restorative Justice as an intervention in instances of bias and exclusion.

Please send your RSVP's to rcjsvt@gmail.com to receive a zoom link!

Further Training! Saturday, Oct. 31, 3-5 pm - Introduction to Restorative Circles, facilitated by Dan DeWalt and Laurie Rabut

This training will focus on intakes for restorative circles. How do you make someone comfortable enough to speak about difficult issues. How to be an active listener, how to listen with empathy, and what is the difference between empathy and sympathy? How does NVC training help us communicate in preparation for a circle?

Saturday Nov. 7th, 3-5pm - Restorative Circles: Learning Through Listening, facilitated by W/ Claire Webb

The only way to learn the meaning of circle is to try it! Sit in circle with us, listen deeply, speak from the heart, and learn how to be a member of a restorative circle.

You can RSVP to any of these trainings by emailing us! Please specify the training you wish to attend and we will save you a spot!

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