WVRJP Skills Building Institute

The WVRJP has heard loud and clear that everyone wants to learn more! One of the things that they are most interested in is acquiring the skills to be a circle keeper and to be able to facilitate a Restorative Justice Dialogue. On June 13, 2025, we’ll convene at the West Virginia University College of Law for a full day of building skills. All participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced restorative justice practitioners.

Each participant will be engaged in a half-day session to build their skills in Restorative Justice Circle Keeping and a second half-day session to build skills in Victim-Offender Dialogue. Each session will include a presentation by a nationally-recognized restorative justice practitioner and an interactive session to practice those essential skills. Judge Wesley Saint Clair will be leading the portion of the program about circle keeping and Tracye Battle will be focusing on victim-offender dialogue.

While the event is in-person, an online option will be available, but participants are strongly encouraged to participate in person.

We are in the process of submitting the materials for continuing education (CLE) for Attorneys, Peer Recovery Specialists, and Licensed Professional Counselors. A certificate will be provided for Law Enforcement attending the program.

If you will be staying in Morgantown, WVRJP has arranged for blocks of rooms at the following hotels:

Host or Publisher West Virginia Restorative Justice Project