2026 Professional Development Workshop Information
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Current or former law enforcement, probation, and parole officers
Corrections professionals
Court and diversion program staff
Criminal justice educators and researchers
Professionals exploring trauma-informed or community-based practices
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A clear understanding of restorative justice principles and what distinguishes them from punitive models.
Practical communication tools and restorative-questioning frameworks.
Insight into case selection and program integration across criminal court, family court, diversion, and school-based settings.
Real examples demonstrating successful restorative outcomes.
Strategies for implementation, stakeholder engagement, and addressing barriers.
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2–3 hours: Half-day workshop with skills practice and scenario discussions
Limited Spots Available
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Restorative Justice in Practice: Evidence-Informed Approaches for Criminal Justice Professionals
This workshop will:
Explore foundational principles of restorative justice and how they differ from traditional criminal legal responses.
Examine practical applications in courts, probation/parole, law enforcement, corrections, and schools.
Review real case outcomes and data from the state of Delaware and others, including completion rates and restorative programming success.
Participate in interactive facilitated discussion/activities on the meaning of “justice,” accountability, and the needs of victims/repair of harm.
Consider how restorative approaches increase compliance, victim engagement, and community trust.