This introductory training provides participants with a foundational understanding of restorative justice principles, practices, and applications. Participants will explore how restorative justice differs from traditional justice approaches while examining its relevance across schools, community-based organizations, workplaces, and youth-serving systems. Through discussion and applied case scenarios, participants will begin developing a restorative lens that centers relationships, accountability, and community.

Learning Outcomes
● Understand the core principles and values of restorative justice.
● Distinguish restorative approaches from traditional justice models.
● Explore practical applications across youth-serving settings.
● Build a foundation for continued restorative practice.

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/.

Trainer: Karlyn Boens