International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP)IIRP Graduate School. Main St. PO Box 2. Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. USA(6. 10) 8. 07- 9. Restorative Justice Program. Madison. Marcus is Why I Volunteer at the YWCA from YWCA Madison on Vimeo. What is Restorative Justice? Restorative justice is a philosophy that guilds resolving problems that have caused harm or damaged relationships. Restorative justice prioritizes accountability and community healing over punishment, shifting the focus from what rules were broken and what punishment is deserved to what harm was done and how to repair the harm. Click to learn more about restorative justice training workshops in August. Click here for additional restorative justice resources. Why does YWCA Madison use Restorative Justice? YWCA Madison uses restorative justice to address the school- to- prison pipeline. The school- to- prison pipeline describes a pattern of criminalization of K- 1. Students of color, LGBTQ students, and students with disabilities are disproportionately impacted. Click here to learn more about the school- to- prison pipeline. YWCA Madison Restorative Justice Program. Circle Process. YWCA uses peacekeeping circles as our primary tool for engaging young people in the restorative justice processes. This tradition originates from indigenous communities. In Circle, we use a talking piece to ensure that everyone has an equal voice. The Circle makes visible our interconnectedness, levels power and hierarchical relationships, and creates a safe space for healing and transformation. School- based programming. Our program began as a pilot at Madison’s La. We are convinced that restorative justice is an important contemporary expression of timeless standards of justice. Making justice systems more restorative. Barron County Restorative Justice Programs, Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Since its inception in 1999, Barron County Restorative Justice Programs (BCRJP). Follette High school in 2. Each year, we have grown and changed to meet the needs of our partner schools. Student training—We deliver a 9- lesson Restorative Justice Class for students in schools. This training includes lessons on restorative justice, the school- to- prison pipeline, examining privilege and oppression, empathy, consensus decision- making, and more. After students graduate, they become “Circle Keepers”. Circle Keepers are active leaders in their school communities, facilitating restorative justice circles both in classrooms and with individuals or small groups of their peers. Circle Keepers continue to meet as a group in bi- weekly Restorative Justice Clubs, where they deepen their exploration of social justice topics and continue to develop community within the school and with each other, leadership, advocacy, and social and emotional skills. Staff training—In addition to our 3- day Restorative Justice Training Series offered at YWCA, we provide ongoing professional development and staff support at some of our partner schools in order to facilitate whole- school transition to a restorative approach. Restorative justice circles—We use circles in school to resolve conflict, engage in accountability, and provide support for students and/or staff. We also use circles in classrooms to build community, create shared values & guidelines, and resolve whole- class issues. Current partner schools: Madison Metropolitan School District. Black Hawk Middle School. Cherokee Heights Middle School. O'Keefe Middle School. Sennett Middle School. Wright Middle School. Monona Grove School District. Glacial Drumlin School. Monona Grove High School. Sun Prairie School District. Cardinal Heights Upper Middle School ict. Middleton- Cross Plains School District. Interested in bringing restorative justice programming to your school? Contact Vanessa Mc. Dowell, Chief Programs Officer, for more information. Community- based programming. The YWCA Restorative Justice Department is part of the Dane County Restorative Justice Collaborative. After receiving the Brighter Futures Initiative grant, this group launched a city- wide restorative justice initiative. Every 1. 2- 1. 6 year old issued a municipal ticket by the Madison Police is eligible to participate in restorative justice programming as an alternative to municipal court. Youth who successfully complete the restorative justice program will not have to appear in court and will have no criminal record of ticket or arrest. YWCA Madison Restorative Justice Department provides intake for eligible youth. We also provide programming at Centro Hispano, Meadowood Neighborhood Center, and Warner Park Recreation Center. Our partners at the Dane County Timebank and Briarpatch Youth Services provide additional community- based programming through this initiative. Interested in volunteering in our community programs? Contact Eugenia Highland, Restorative Justice Manager, about upcoming volunteer info- sessions and trainings. Program Development. Are you part of another YWCA affiliate? If yes, we can provide training, resources, curriculum, and technical support to get you started. Contact Vanessa Mc. Dowell, Chief Programs Officer, for more information. Volunteer and Internships. Volunteering. Interested in volunteering in our community programs? Contact Eugenia Highland, Restorative Justice Manager, about upcoming volunteer info- sessions and trainings. Youth facilitators—We are looking for high school and middle school students to facilitate restorative justice circles with their peers in the community. Adult mentors—We are looking for adults to co- facilitate and participate in circles, and support youth in completing their restorative justice agreements. We are especially looking for volunteers with interests or skills in art, music, poetry, sports, etc. Interested in an internship or in connecting your students with internships?
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