Upcoming Event
Register for the IIRP's 12th World Conference, October 21-23, 2009, in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

This interdisciplinary conference will provide an international perspective on restorative practices theory and practice in a variety of settings, including education, social welfare, criminal justice, community development and workplaces. Register early at the discounted rate.

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Upcoming Events
IIRP to hold One-Day Conferences in Baltimore, Burlington, Brattleboro, and Philadelphia,

These conferences are designed for decision-makers to learn about restorative practices and determine whether they want to bring it to their school or district.

Brattleboro, VT —Tues, Nov 10
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Baltimore, MD —Thurs, Nov 12
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South Burlington, VT —Thurs, Nov 12
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New York, NY —Tues, Nov 17
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Philadelphia, PA —Thurs, Nov 19
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News
Reduction in school violence due to restorative practices reported on by Fox 29 Philadelphia News

WTFX Fox 29 Philadelphia News's Steve Keeley reports on the reduction in school violence at West Philadelphia High School (formerly one of the city's most dangerous schools), due to restorative practices, live from an IIRP One-Day Conference in Philadelphia.

See clip here.

New IIRP report — "Improving School Climate: Findings from Schools Implementing Restorative Practices"

In this 36-page PDF document, IIRP Director of Research Sharon Lewis presents disciplinary and other data from U.S., Canadian and British schools that have implemented restorative practices. From the preface: "Taken together and 'in their own words,' it is clear that restorative practices is having a positive effect on the lives of many students and is changing the climate of many schools."

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IIRP trainer and consultant Steve Korr interviewed on WDET FM Detroit Public Radio Program, Detroit Today.

Korr addressed how restorative practices are impacting schools across the country, particularly in urban districts. He also spoke about an Introduction to Restorative Practices training for Detroit-area educators.

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Restorative Practices in Detroit

The Detroit (Michigan) Free Press reports on restorative practices in schools and quotes IIRP president Ted Wachtel. January 5, 2008.

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Restorative Practices in Sonoma County California

The Sonoma Valley (California) Sun reports on restorative practices in schools and quotes IIRP president Ted Wachtel. December 30, 2008.

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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.

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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."