Restorative Conferencing: Strengthening Connections and Resolving Conflict

Session Dates

Tuesday December 15, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - PaTTAN - EAST
Wednesday December 16, 2026 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM - PaTTAN - EAST

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This professional learning experience is designed to build participants’ knowledge and confidence in facilitating restorative conferences within schools and organizations. Participants will deepen their understanding of restorative practices and the structured conferencing process developed by the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP). The training focuses on strengthening participants’ ability to respond to harm and conflict in ways that promote accountability, repair relationships, and support community healing.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• Describe and identify key concepts of restorative practices.
• Discuss and facilitate restorative conferencing role play scenarios.
• Apply and operationalize restorative practices.
• Demonstrate at least three facilitation strategies through guided activities and simulations.
• Make connections to how restorative conferencing can align with existing systems and frameworks.

Target Audience

Educators, Administrators, Counselors, Social Workers Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate individuals who have special needs as addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act and who need assistance at this event. Contact: Tina Rife, at 717-901-2272, or trife@pattan.net.