Restorative Justice Practices: Engaging Youth and Adults Through Transformative Dialogue

When: Wednesday, May 9, 2012, 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Where: Harvard Graduate School of Education • Larsen Hall - 14 Appian Way • Harvard Sq T • Cambridge
2012 May 9 - 4:00pm
2012 May 9 - 6:30pm

The workshop will feature a keynote address from community activist and restorative justice leader Janet Connors followed by a student panel from Diploma Plus, a small learning community within Charlestown High School. 

Trained circle keepers will guide participants through interactive small group workshops to model how to lead and facilitate peace-making circles.

Participants will learn how to:

--build students’ social-emotional capacities

--create and enhance relationships among diverse individuals

--augment management and leadership skills

--reduce teasing, bullying, and violence

--decrease detention, suspension, and expulsion rates

--impact k-12 and higher education policy and dialogue

The event is free and food will be provided.  

Please RSVP if you are interested in attending so that we can ensure enough circle keepers for everyone to have a meaningful experience.  Space is filling up fast!

Below is a link to RSVP. 

http://restorativejusticeatharvard.org/

Secure your space today and add to your toolbox of solutions to improve school climate!

Thank you for your commitment to helping every child reach his or her full potential! 

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