Communities
Rather than relying on complex behavior-management systems, our approach centers strong, connected classroom relationships as the foundation for positive student behavior. By investing time up front in restorative routines, educators reduce the need for corrective interventions, keep students in the classroom, and increase meaningful time on task.
When students do need a moment away from the classroom to reset, administrators, deans, and counselors learn practical tools for restorative conversations that support accountability, problem-solving, and self-awareness. These conversations help students regulate, reflect, and strengthen their decision-making and relationship skills before returning to class ready to re-engage.
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Training
Our professional development is interactive and includes a mix of experiential and foundational learning. Participants learn the philosophy and values underpinning Restorative Practices, as well as participate in circles, examine case studies, engage in role-plays, and take part in partner and small group work. When appropriate, workshops include assignments to practice, design, and implement Restorative Practices. This ensures participants are building and utilizing skills throughout the training.
Coaching and Consulting
Effective implementation of Restorative Practices requires sustained practice, mentoring, and coaching beyond initial training. Because Restorative Practices represent a fundamental shift in how schools build relationships and respond to harm, meaningful change takes time, consistency, and support.
We offer onsite and virtual educational coaching to help schools and districts integrate Restorative Practices in ways that align with their unique needs. There is no single path to implementation, so our coaching is fully customized to the goals and context of each school community. In partnership with school leadership teams, we provide resources, develop tailored mentoring plans for individuals and small groups, serve as a strategic thought partner, and consult on circle facilitation and restorative responses.
Coaching may occur one-on-one, in small groups, in co-teaching pairs, or with full teams. It often includes modeling practices in real time, conducting observations with actionable feedback, and supporting the planning and reflection necessary for effective circles and restorative interventions.
We also offer consulting for school and restorative leadership teams on implementation planning and assessment. We strongly recommend developing a clear, strategic implementation plan to ensure that your investment of time and resources leads to sustainable, meaningful change.
Presentations
Presentations are a great way to introduce the principles and values of Restorative Justice—and to answer the essential question, “What is Restorative Justice?” Restorative Justice is a relationship-centered approach that focuses on repairing harm, strengthening community, and supporting accountability through dialogue rather than punishment. We offer one-hour, 90-minute, and two-hour presentations, available in person or virtual, to help inform and build buy-in with stakeholders, introduce a pilot program to potential early adopters, or educate community members and anyone interested in learning more. Our presentations are interactive, engaging, and designed to meet the unique needs of your school or organization.
Circle Facilitation
Invite P2RC to step into your school to facilitate a restorative process with you. Sometimes it is helpful and more effective to have an outside party provide facilitation, especially if your staff is still learning how to facilitate restorative circles. Bringing us in can be a powerful way to model the practice, allowing people to see the process in action. We work with staff, students, parents, and other impacted individuals to address conflict, repair harm, and help you move forward. Our conflict resolution style differs from mediation services you may be familiar with. We use a series of pre-interviews in order to understand the issues and perspectives at play. Once we understand the factors and characteristics that influence the current conflict, we design restorative circles to address the specific issues that have arisen, facilitating conversations that encourage connection, honest sharing, and movement toward solutions.
Team Building
Teacher burnout is a real threat to school culture, and restorative practices provide teacher burnout solutions. Teachers who are sitting in circles regularly with other adults and who have developed trusting relationships among the staff at their schools become more resilient. Furthermore, they can better apply restorative approaches in their classrooms. Invite us in to provide an engaging community building experience for your staff. Through circles, games, and small groups, we use practices that help your school’s staff build empathy, understanding, and rapport while building skills for communicating and addressing differences effectively. Every activity we do can also be adapted for students, so participants will leave energized, connected, and prepared to share their experiences with their classes.
“This training reinforced and grounded me in not only steps of being a Circle Keeper but, perhaps more importantly, the stance of compassion to help people be with each other in difficult times and difficult conversations. “Be the change you want to see” is in full effect both in the training leaders and the approach they guide.”
— Circle Keeper Training Participant