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Dreaming of a new reality: New book by Ted Wachtel

Posted by Joshua Wachtel on May 11, 2013 in Community, eForum News, Families, Featured, Higher Education, Justice, Leadership, Schools

The International Institute for Restorative Practices is excited to announce the publication of a new book by president and founder Ted Wachtel. With compelling stories and statistics that demonstrate the promise...

New IIRP affiliate brings restorative practices to Singapore

Posted by Laura Mirsky on Apr 17, 2013 in eForum News, Featured, Justice, Schools

Lutheran Community Care Services Ltd. (LCCS), a new IIRP affiliate in the Republic of Singapore, hosted IIRP assistant professor and director of Continuing Education Dr. John Bailie in presenting a four-day Basic...

Baby College: Restorative Practices Help Build a Future with At-Risk Families

Posted by Sharon Mast on Apr 1, 2013 in Families, Featured

This article aims to show how one nonprofit agency in Pennsylvania, USA, integrated restorative principles and processes into an early education and parenting initiative. This resulted in positive social, emotional and cognitive outcomes for young children and gave them a great foundation for success in school and in life. It also provided an opportunity for the agency’s staff to strengthen their knowledge and understanding of restorative concepts and practices, enabling them to engage more effectively as restorative leaders.

Lehigh Valley restorative zone initiative has first community meeting

Posted by Laura Mirsky on Mar 27, 2013 in Community, eForum News, Families, Featured, Justice, Leadership, Schools

Twenty community members from across the Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, met Tuesday, March 26, to hear about creating a “restorative zone.” The meeting was led by IIRP president Ted Wachtel and ...

Director of Real Justice Australia Terry O’Connell video interview on criminal behavior, shame and self-awareness

Posted by Laura Mirsky on Mar 19, 2013 in eForum News, Featured, Justice

Terry O’Connell, director of Real Justice Australia, a division of the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), is a retired 30-year veteran with the New South Wales Police Service, and well...

Restorative Works Conference – Call for presenters

Posted by Joshua Wachtel on Mar 13, 2013 in Community, eForum News, Events, Families, Featured, Higher Education, Justice, Leadership, Schools

16th IIRP World Conference October 21-23, 2013 Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA IIRP invites you to submit a proposal, by April 29, to present a 50-minute breakout session. Accepted presenters receive a reduced...

Salford City, Manchester, UK, summer conference update

Posted by Joshua Wachtel on Mar 6, 2013 in eForum News, Events, Families, Featured, Higher Education, Justice, Leadership, Schools

Les Davey, director of IIRP UK & Ireland, emailed an update on the 1-day conference being planned for June 20, 2013 in Salford, Manchester, UK. He writes, “The programme is coming together nicely with...

Registration for summer term at IIRP graduate school now open

Posted by Joshua Wachtel on Mar 1, 2013 in Community, eForum News, Families, Featured, Higher Education, Justice, Leadership, Schools

Jamie Dinbokowitz, IIRP Registrar, sent along the following update: A couple things to keep in mind while considering IIRP graduate courses: The Master of Science in Restorative Practices offers great flexibility...

Faith communities “host” restorative practices

Posted by Joshua Wachtel on Feb 18, 2013 in Community, eForum News, Families, Featured

Last week I posted a link to a story about a school district that invited representatives of local churches to learn about its implementation of restorative practices. Today I have news of a program I recently...

Many options for 4Day events

Posted by Joshua Wachtel on Feb 18, 2013 in Community, eForum News, Events, Families, Featured, Justice, Leadership, Schools

In the coming year IIRP will be offering three different 4Day Events in a host of locations nationwide. Basic Restorative Practices Four days of professional development, exploring the full range of restorative...