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2024 K-12 Restorative Justice Practices Implementation Academy Recap

Event Recap: K-12 Restorative Justice Practices Leadership Institute

August 29, 2024

The CURes RJ Project hosted its inaugural K-12 Restorative Justice Practices Implementation Academy, held from July 15th to July 18th, 2024 at Loyola Marymount University at the Westchester Campus. Our facilitators, Schoene Mahmood, Anthony Ceja, Jennifer Winkler, and Adele Bovard, provided administrators and faculty in leadership positions with a deeper understanding of how to integrate concepts of restorative practices within their roles. The training team presented the group with the significant research, experience, and knowledge gained from years in the academic study and implementation of restorative justice practices.

Attendees from all over the country not only gained valuable knowledge on how to promote systemic transformation within their own roles, but also had the opportunity to participate in restorative circles and activities that encouraged personal growth and connection with others within the K-12 leadership community.

                     

Read some firsthand experiences from the attendees:

  • “Thank you for this wonderful gift. I have never felt so connected to a cause & to a group of people like this.”
  • “Thank you so much for this training! I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to learn with and from you. As any educator who has felt on the cusp of burnout, especially the last few years, this training has me feeling excited and hopeful for the upcoming school year.”
  • “I love love love our facilitators. They lead us with such authenticity, vulnerability and commitment. I learned so much from them in just the way they operate as people! Thank you!”
  • “Phenomenal job breaking down this work in ways that were digestible, accessible, and inspiring.”
  • “The facilitators were so helpful and knowledgeable about RJP and so understanding when unexpected situations occurred. I truly appreciate their quick responses and though the group outnumbered them, they did a phenomenal job of ensuring everyone was on the same page, had time to share and had clarity on the material. I can’t thank them enough for everything.”

For more information about future trainings, please contact: cures@lmu.edu.