Restorative Justice - Advanced Practicum Facilitator Training

Transform Conflict. Build Community. Foster Healing.

Become a trained Restorative Justice Facilitator by signing up for the Santa Barbara Teen Legal Clinic - Tara Haaland-Ford Restorative Justice Project - Advanced Practicum Course - Starting Mar. 6 - April 24, 2025. This is a 6-Week, 18 Hour Course centered on practical skills training to lead restorative dialog. 

Course Details:

When: Thursdays 6-9pm for 6 Weeks beginning Mar. 6th, - Ending April 24, 2025 (Total 18 Hours)

• March 6
• March 13
• Skip March 20 + 27 (Spring Break)
• April 3
• April 10
• April 17
• April 24

Location: MLK Room, Eastside Library 1102 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA

*Must attend all 6 weeks to complete training

Pre-Req: is completion of our Intro to Restorative Justice Course (held Feb. 8/9, 2025) or equivalent course. Space is limited - priority is given to SBTLC Volunteers

Benefits of Becoming an RJ Facilitator: 

- Restorative Dialog Skills

- Youth Justice Experiences

- Conflict Resolution Techniques

- Social Justice Framework

Curriculum Model: The Facilitator Practicum is interactive following a modified version of the Restorative Justice Curriculum from the Center for Teaching Effectiveness at the University of Texas at Austin (originally developed by Dr. Karron G. Lewis and modified by Marilyn Armour for Restorative Justice).

Instructors: 

Jody Kauffman, Esq.

Jody is a Co-Founder of SBTLC and a practicing Attorney. Jody is an advocate for criminal justice reform and an Instructor of Restorative Justice at the Santa Barbara and Ventura Colleges of Law.