This advanced training explores how to facilitate restorative spaces in high-stakes environments. Program providers often work with youth navigating complex challenges, including gang affiliation, community violence, and personal loss. This session will equip participants with strategies to hold space for meaningful discussions while maintaining structure and emotional safety. Participants will learn practical facilitation techniques to navigate difficult conversations, foster resilience, and strengthen their ability to use Peace Circles as a tool for connection, healing, and repairing harm.

Two continuing education units (CEUs) will be available for participants with social work and professional counseling licenses (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). If you would like to request CEUs, you may do so in the evaluation survey sent after completing this training. For more information on ICOY’s training attendance policy please see here: https://www.icoyouth.org/attendance-policy/

Please note that this training will be held in person at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Campus Instructional Facility, Room: CIF 3018, 1405 Springfield Ave. Urbana, IL 61801