Upcoming Event
IIRP to hold One-Day Conference in Philadelphia

This conference is designed for decision-makers to learn about restorative practices and determine whether they want to bring it to their school or district.

Philadelphia, PA — Thurs, Apr 23
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Upcoming Event
IIRP's 2009 Spring Intensive will be held March 30–April 2, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

The Spring Intensive is a rare opportunity to explore the full potential of restorative practices: a powerful four-day experience that will immerse you in the restorative culture of CSF Buxmont schools for delinquent and at-risk youth (IIRP demonstration programs), followed by two days of core restorative practices training. After two days of firsthand involvement in the restorative environment of a CSF Buxmont school, you can immediately deepen your understanding by learning about what you’ve just experienced.

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News
IIRP on Baltimore TV

WBAL TV Baltimore education reporter Tim Tooten reports on the IIRP's One Day Conference for educators, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in Baltimore.

See clip here.

News
Scholastic "Administrator" magazine reports on restorative practices

The November/December issue of Scholastic Administrator, a major national U.S. education magazine, features an in-depth article on restorative practices in schools. The article quotes IIRP president Ted Wachtel and IIRP director and assistant director of training and consulting, Bob Costello and John Bailie, as well as Richard Hollahan, principal of Newtown (Pennsylvania) Middle School and Russell Gallagher, assistant principal of West Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) High School. It also discusses restorative practices implementation, philosophy and effectiveness.

Read the article here.

Upcoming Event
The American Humane Association's National Center on Family Group Decision Making Conference

AHA has announced its 2009 conference on family group decision making (FGDM) and other family engagement approaches, "Family: The Keystone for Systems Change," June 2-5, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Past Event
IIRP's 11th World Conference held October 22-24, 2008, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The 11th IIRP World Conference, "Restoring Community in a Disconnected World," was held October 22-24, 2008, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 516 participants from 16 countries attended, including those from 10 Canadian provinces and territories and 17 of the continental United States. This interdisciplinary conference, featuring 120 breakout sessions, provided an international perspective on restorative practices theory and practice in a variety of settings, from education to social welfare to criminal justice.

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News
IIRP Graduate School held its first commencement, June 21, 2008, in Bethlehem, Pa.

The IIRP Graduate School's first commencement took place on Saturday, June 21, 2008, at 10:45 a.m., at its main main campus, 544 Main St., Bethlehem, Pa. Fourteen candidates received master's degrees in Restorative Practices and Education and Restorative Practices and Youth Counseling. John Braithwaite, a major force in the restorative justice movement, gave the commencement address. Said Ted Wachtel, founding president of the IIRP Graduate School, "This first graduating class is the vanguard of thousands of future graduates who will influence education, criminal justice, social welfare and organizational management in ways that will restore community and build a healthier society."