Introduction to Restorative Conferencing
Schedule
Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:30 am to 03:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
#1 4311 49 Ave, Red Deer, AB, Canada, Alberta T4N 5Y7 | Red Deer, AB
Advertisement
An 8-hour foundational training in restorative conferencing — designed for aspiring RJ facilitators and practitioners looking to bring restorative approaches into their existing work.Restorative conferences are at the heart of what we do at Regional Red Deer Restorative Justice. They create space for those who have been harmed and those who caused harm to come together, speak honestly, and build something meaningful — an agreement that repairs relationships rather than simply assigning punishment.
This full-day training introduces participants to the principles, structure, and skills behind effective restorative conferencing. Whether you are working toward becoming an RJ facilitator or you are a professional who wants to bring restorative approaches into your current role, this training gives you the foundation to do that well.
This training is a prerequisite for all Regional Red Deer Restorative Justice facilitators. It is also open to anyone who wants to understand and apply restorative conferencing within their own scope of practice.
What you will learn
* The foundations of restorative practice — harm, accountability, and the "with, not to" framework
* How restorative conferencing differs from punitive responses, and why it works
* The full conference structure — from opening and story sequencing to harm articulation, repair discussion, and closing
* How to interview and prepare participants — assessing readiness, building rapport, and establishing safety
* Trauma-informed principles
* How to build strong restorative agreements using the SMART-Repair framework
* Live practice and case-based application with structured debrief
Advertisement
Where is it happening?
#1 4311 49 Ave, Red Deer, AB, Canada, Alberta T4N 5Y7Event Location & Nearby Stays:
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
