💬 “...the greatest impact of being able to offer this type of professional development to staff has been to decrease/clarify any misunderstandings related to what restorative practices are, and what they are not.”—Alexis Hoyt, Student Support Director https://bit.ly/4nuLUo6

📚Order "Start to Circle: Twenty Circles for More Magic in Your Classroom", and the accompanying card sets now! Available at the IIRP Bookstore: https://store.iirp.edu/start-to-circle/ #IIRP #IIRPBookstore #RestorativePractices #TeamBuilding #RelationshipBuilding #Family #Workplace #LifeSkills

🎙️ Tune in for Ruth Ifakemi Jeannoel's #RestorativeWorksPodcast episode! 🪷 Ruth explains how monthly sacred healing circles, youth leadership programs, and justice clinics are creating space for Black and Brown communities to pause, listen, and lead with joy: https://bit.ly/4qokjHH

📖 PUBLICATION ALERT: President Linda J. Kligman, Ph.D. has recently had her chapter, "Heart Strong: Manifesting Compassion at Work" published in "The Purpose of Passion in Leadership"! 🔗 Order a copy today! https://bit.ly/3WI9SRL #IIRP #WorkplaceCulture #RestorativePractices

🦇 We hope this weeks circle prompt inspires you! Leave a comment! 💙 Proactive circles BUILD community; they allow us to express our feelings and truly hear one another. #IIRP #RestorativePractices #BuildingCommunity #Halloween #FictionalCharacters #Creativity #Costumes

💬 "Iris Crankfield, a high school educator who graduated from UMBC with a master’s degree, says that restorative practices are even more important today due to the role that the internet plays in students’ lives." 🌐 Read more on Word In Black's website: https://bit.ly/46XTSkK

🎙️ This week's #RestorativeWorksPodcast guest is Ruth Ifakemi Efungbemi Jeannoel! 🤲 Ruth shares her powerful journey of weaving ancestral wisdom, social justice organizing, and restorative justice into practices that transform communities from within: https://bit.ly/4qokjHH

🎉 Enjoy these highlights from "Artful Integration: Exploring the Art and Science of Restorative Practices"! Thanks to all who made this possible, and thank you to all who joined us here in Chattanooga. Now, let's go make a difference in our communities! #IIRPWorldConference25

👏 And that's a wrap on Day 3 of the 2025 World Conference, "Artful Integration: Exploring the Art and Science of Restorative Practices"! Thanks to the great keynote speakers and workshop presenters for closing us out, and safe travels to all! #IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices

🎷And just like that, day 2 of the 2025 World Conference is done! This recap of day 2 features excellent keynote speakers, workshop highlights, and tonight's main event, "Soul-Infused: An Interactive Performance of Poetry, Movement, and Melodies"! #IIRPWorldConference25 #Art

👏 Day 1 recap of the 2025 World Conference! Great speakers, workshops, and artistic demonstrations all packed into one day! #IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices #RestorativeJustice #BuildingCommunity #Connection #Art #LifeSkills

🎨 It's day one of our 2025 World Conference, "Artful Integration: Exploring the Art and Science of Restorative Practices"! This weeks circle prompt is inspired by our theme. Respond to the prompt, and feel free to add pictures! #IIRP #RestorativePractices #IIRPWorldConference25

❤️ "My hope [this weekend] is to soak everything in. This is the place. This is what I believe in. I'm happy to disconnect, so that I can connect again." —Gabriela Perez 😄 Conference kick off starts at 8:30 am EST! #IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices #Connection #CommunityBuilding

✨ Sunday evening recap! Welcome to beautiful Chattanooga. #IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices #BuildingCommunity

🤩 "In Chattanooga, I want to have fun! I have fun everywhere I go, I wanna have a blast. Let's have some fun and let's love on one another. Know you are loved and appreciated by me." —Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt 🌟 It's almost time. Let's go! #IIRPWorldConference25

🌎 Some of our leadership and guests have arrived in Chattanooga, Tennessee for our 2025 World Conference, "Artful Integration: Exploring the Art and Science of Restorative Practices"! Who's excited!? View the full agenda: https://bit.ly/4eGPcSj #IIRP #IIRPWorldConference25

🎙️ We have a new #RestorativeWorksPodcast episode featuring Dr. Ellen Skilton! 💫 Dr. Skilton joins us as we explore how creative expression and restorative pedagogy open new pathways for repair, resilience, and transformation. 🎧 Tune in now! https://bit.ly/3KV4Tuj

💬 "...restorative responses elicit more supportive behaviors from the community [than retribution], evidenced by increased upvotes and reduced downvotes/flags, as well as enhancing community members' satisfaction and future engagement intentions." https://bit.ly/4n5eJag

✍️ Read more about the creation and design process of restorative spaces on designingjustice.org. Link to the FREE PDF with step-by-step instructions here: https://bit.ly/4hcujjl #IIRP #RestorativeJustice #Education #InteriorDesign #CommunityBuilding #RestorativePractices

🪘 As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, enjoy our Hispanic Heritage Month Spotify playlist, with songs you submitted! Stream it now: https://t.co/7npGTenSz2 #IIRP #Spotify #HispanicHeritageMonth https://t.co/D8Jx7YApAd

🎙️Did you hear Dr. Nicholas Steffner's ep. of the #rwpodcast? His vision of restorative practices extends beyond school walls, imagining communities where parents, coaches, and local orgs reinforce community values, creating a consistent culture of empathy and accountability: https://bit.ly/476hT7Z

💬 "It was a true honor and privilege to work alongside the educators at the Kentucky Dept. of Ed. Their dedication to bringing restorative concepts into the fold at schools and within their organization was both admirable and exciting." - Mike Azzalina, M.Ed. https://bit.ly/3WGD6RC

🍂 It's starting to get chillier here in Pennsylvania! Comment below a fall activity you do annually for this weeks circle prompt! 💙 Proactive circles BUILD community; they allow us to express our feelings and truly hear one another. #IIRP #RestorativePractices #Fall

🚨 Registration is still open if you'd like to join us at the 2025 World Conference! https://bit.ly/3EHxPmq #IIRP #IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices #RestorativeJustice #BuildingCommunity #Art

👉 Check out these tips on "How teachers can cope and support children in difficult moments" from UNICEF Nepal! 🌐 To go more in depth, read the article on UNICEF's website: https://uni.cf/4hfwsdZ #IIRP #RestorativePractices #ClassroomCulture #Teachers #Educators #LifeSkills

🙌 Senior Advisor to the President/Associate Professor Craig W. Adamson, Ph.D., and Vice Chair The Honorable Mark A. Ingram will be presenting at the 2025 James E. Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice in November! Register now: https://bit.ly/4mXFuO8

📈 On this episode of the #RestorativeWorksPodcast, Dr. Nicholas Steffner shares compelling findings from his dissertation, including data from the five-year implementation of restorative practices at Ridgedale Middle School. Listen to learn more about the shifts he saw! https://bit.ly/476hT7Z

💬 "Researchers and policymakers are also increasingly recognizing community schools as an evidence-based strategy for improving a range of student outcomes, including attendance, behavior, engagement, and academic achievement." ⬇️ Read the fact sheet now: https://bit.ly/4nHG97i

🔦 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Robyn serves as a DC Scholar Coordinator/Hope Coach. She supports a caseload of 25 scholars ensuring they have the resources, opportunities, and empowerment needed to build a brighter future for themselves, their communities, and the 🌍 https://bit.ly/4nGFl2H

🏫 The team at Worcester County Schools explains how conscious discipline, culturally responsive teaching, and adult-first self-regulation are equipping educators and students w/ the skills to repair harm, navigate conflict, and sustain healthy relationships: https://bit.ly/4mO9zQ5

💬 "We sit down with Nicholas Bradford, founder of the National Center for Restorative Justice, to explore a better path: restorative practices that build relationships, invite accountability, and strengthen school communities." Tune in here! https://bit.ly/42r68HL

🍎 It's World Teacher Day! Here is our circle prompt of the week. 💙 Proactive circles BUILD community; they allow us to express our feelings and truly hear one another. Leave a comment! #IIRP #RestorativePractices #BuildingCommunity #WorldTeacherDay #Teachers #Educators

🎙️ Check out this episode of "The Good Life Edu Podcast" featuring national keynote speaker and restorative practices expert Ali Hearn, alongside Scott Eckman of Nebraska MTSS, to explore how restorative practices can transform school culture: https://apple.co/46IdvgB

💬 "Put simply, as technical complexity rises, the glue that keeps talent productive is social skill—communication, empathy, conflict resolution, and the ability to coordinate diverse expertise." 🔗 Read this article from Harvard Business Review! https://bit.ly/3KrfZar

🏛️ Recently at the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Fernanda Fonseca Rosenblatt, D.Phil. joined colleagues to launch "The Handbook on Methods in Restorative Justice Research" and chaired a panel discussion about the book: https://bit.ly/4874AWZ

🏛️ Recently at the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, Fernanda Fonseca Rosenblatt, D.Phil. joined colleagues to launch "The Handbook on Methods in Restorative Justice Research" and chaired a panel discussion about the book: https://bit.ly/4874AWZ

🎙️ On this special episode, we welcome 3 leaders transforming school culture in Worcester County, MD. 🏫 Together, they share a decade-long journey of embedding restorative practices into daily school life—creating spaces where trust, connection, and accountability thrive: https://bit.ly/4mO9zQ5

🤩 Interested in providing hope and courage to those on the front lines of change? 🌐 Contact Development Director David Reinfeld: [email protected] or visit our website. SproutLink in bio! 👉 Read Jennifer's complete interview on our website! https://bit.ly/4nvHf6b

⏰ This is your last call to register! https://bit.ly/3EHxPmq 👉 Join us for: -relevant examples of application you can take back to your school, workplace, & community -interactive exhibits that bring theory & practice to life -Networking opportunities with RP professionals #IIRPWorldConference25

🤝 In this special episode, alumni Matt and Victoria discuss how mutual respect, authenticity, and empathy help both students and educators thrive, and why separating “the deed from the doer” is essential in addressing mistakes without shame. https://bit.ly/48yhwVW

🎙️ Celebrating International Podcast Day coming September 30th! Tell us what you're listening to! 💙 Proactive circles BUILD community; they allow us to express our feelings and truly hear one another. #IIRP #RestorativePractices #BuildingCommunity #Podcast #Podcasts #Radio

💬 “'In 2023, 62 accused persons were diverted away from the criminal justice system and participated in Restorative Justice Forums. The program is a great success with recidivism rates being extremely low." ▶️ Watch the complete video here: https://bit.ly/3KAEq4Z #IIRPCanada

💬 "In the end, the shift didn’t come from control—it came from letting go of control." 🔗 Read this eye-opening article about how a toxic staff culture was transformed after nearly 20 years of conflict! https://bit.ly/4mraTIl #IIRP #ConflictResolution #RestorativePractices

🎓 In this ep. of the #RestorativeWorksPodcast, Claire welcomes recent IIRP alumni, Matthew Leaf and Victoria Torres! ✨ They join us to share practical strategies and personal stories that highlight how restorative practices transform school culture. Tune in now: https://bit.ly/48yhwVW

👋 Book your rooms now for the 2025 World Conference before it's too late! ➡️ Marriott bookings: https://bit.ly/4nqSSvi ➡️ Read House bookings: https://bit.ly/46u77cJ 🌐 Register for the 2025 World Conference here: https://bit.ly/3EHxPmq #IIRP #IIRPWorldConference25

🦉 This weeks unique testimonial comes from Mathew Oakes, Post-Secondary Leader & Educator, who recently completed our "Facilitating Listening Circles" event! 🌐 Visit our website to view our professional development offerings: https://bit.ly/449QFcQ #IIRP #TestimonialTuesday #RestorativePractices

🎙️ Were you able to listen to RJ practitioner & educator Erin Dunlevy's #RestorativeWorksPodcast ep? 🎒 Tune in to hear more inspiring & relatable stories of the classroom from Erin and gain practical insight that you can bring into your classroom today! https://bit.ly/46lLutG

🪇Enjoy our circle prompt of the week, in honor of #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth. Tell us a song and we'll add it to our newest Spotify playlist! https://bit.ly/4mlSGvX 💙 Proactive circles BUILD community; they allow us to express our feelings and truly hear one another.

💬 "...after nearly 30 years of working almost exclusively out of county jail facilities, the organization secured a 10-year lease on the 6,000-square-foot site, where it plans to house programs...such as reentry programs for people exiting incarceration." https://bit.ly/48rOYgP

💬 "[By] focusing on resilience, mindfulness, and restorative practices, we can and will improve the lives of our students and their families." 👉 Dig into this research and see how other schools to applied restorative practices to their school communities: https://bit.ly/4nBVoOI