Restorative Justice Conferencing - Bethlehem, PA

Restorative Justice Conferencing is a professional development event from the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) held at their campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This two-day training covers the fundamentals of facilitating a formal restorative conference — a structured process used in response to incidents of wrongdoing or harm that brings together those involved to create deeper interpersonal understanding and repair relationships. The IIRP is the world's first accredited graduate school solely dedicated to restorative practices, and their professional development programs are grounded in decades of research and implementation across schools, justice systems, and communities worldwide. This training is designed for a broad audience including K–16 teachers, school staff and administrators, criminal justice professionals, and anyone working in organisations where conflict, harm, or relationship repair is part of the landscape. No prior knowledge of restorative practices is necessary. The training is offered in two formats: in-person (two consecutive 8-hour days with breaks and lunch) or online (two consecutive 4.5-hour days with 2 hours of pre-work required before each session). Participants learn the theory and practical skills needed to convene and facilitate formal restorative conferences, including how to prepare participants, manage the conference process, and support agreements and follow-through. A Certificate of Participation is provided upon completion, indicating 12 hours of instruction for in-person or 8 hours for online attendance. For educators and other professionals seeking a structured, evidence-based approach to addressing harm and repairing relationships within their organisations, this IIRP training provides the foundational skills needed to facilitate restorative justice conferences with confidence and integrity.