University of Malta
Centre for Resilience and Socio-Emotional Health
International Summer School 2014
Restorative Justice Facilitation
Jeannette Holtham and Andre Zarb Cousin
Youth Transformation Center, Colorado, USA
Venue: Valetta Campus – University of Malta
Dates: 30th June -4th July 2014
Programme
Monday 30/06/2014
Morning (3 hours)
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Introduction to restorative justice philosophy and principles
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Historical, cultural, and spiritual roots of restorative justice
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Demonstration of victim-offender dialogue
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Specific application of restorative justice in a school setting
Afternoon (2 hours)
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Review and reinforcement of morning session learning concepts
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Two short films on restorative justice in schools
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Types of school violations appropriate for restorative justice intervention
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Additional techniques that strengthen restorative justice in schools
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What to measure, track and evaluate to determine effectiveness and
success
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Practical application, role play practice
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Q&A
Tuesday 1/07/2014
Morning (3 hours)
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In-depth guidance through the step-by-step restorative justice dialog
process to include: referral of the case, diversion to a restorative justice
facilitator, pre-conferences with victims and offenders, the formal circle
dialog gathering with key stakeholders, relevant and measurable
consequences, and follow-up reports to originating authorities
Written agreements related to offender consequences
Needs of victims
Specific application of restorative justice in a corrections/prison setting
Afternoon (2 hours)
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Review and reinforcement of morning session learning concepts
Short film of a reintegration circle, a juvenile transitioning back to
community after incarceration
Types of corrections (jail or prison) violations appropriate for restorative
justice intervention
Additional techniques that strengthen restorative justice in corrections
settings
Practical application, role play practice
Q&A
Wednesday 2/07/2014
Morning (3 hours)
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Code of Conduct and Standards for restorative justice practitioners
Empirical evidence demonstrating restorative justice effectiveness
Colorado (USA) legislation passed through the House and Senate and
signed into law by two state governors
Clarity of roles in the victim-offender dialog
Key stakeholders in the punitive vs the restorative systems
Victims’ rights
Specific application of restorative justice in a judicial/court of law context
Afternoon (2 hours)
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Review and reinforcement of morning session learning concepts
Film: Meeting with a Killer
Types of crimes and violations appropriate for restorative justice
intervention
Additional techniques that strengthen restorative justice in the judicial/court
of law context
Practical application, role play practice
Q&A
Thursday 3/07/2014
Morning (3 hours)
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Stories and examples of successful and unsuccessful restorative justice
dialogs
Distinguishing between restorative justice facilitation and mediation
Other restorative practices such as victim panels, family group
conferences, and community service
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Crime, shame, and reintegration
Paper trail or no paper trail – what are the ramifications long-term
The importance of victim and offender supporters, victim advocates or
surrogates, and volunteer community representatives
Specific application of restorative justice in a law enforcement context
Afternoon (2 hours)
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Review and reinforcement of morning session learning concepts
Practical application, role play practice
Promoting restorative justice to an expanded community; identifying who
benefits
Addressing sensitive cultural issues
Q&A
Friday 4/07/2014
Morning (3 hours)
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Developing a cohesive holistic restorative justice community action plan
Identifying community participants: who will facilitate, who will participate
as community representatives, who will support in other ways
Identifying community resources (i.e., substance abuse treatment, family
services, community service venues)
Afternoon (2 hours)
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Review and reinforcement of morning session learning concepts
Brief Q&A
Presentations