“If you only attend one restorative practices conference in a year then make sure it’s the one presented by the IIRP!!”
— FRANK LEONARDI, program coordinator/facilitator, correctional and justice services, The Salvation Army, New Brunswick, Canada

“It was good to connect with others committed to using restorative practices in a variety of work settings. The conference, as always, was well organized with a huge range of subject matter.”
— VALERIE KEITCH, coordinator, Chard and Ilminster CJ Panel, Chard, Somerset, England, UK

“This conference showed a recognition and respect for indigenous knowledge and culture. It offers the whole continuum of restorative practices— from school, police, offenders, community reintegration and more.”
— KRIS JOHNSON, community liaison manager, Ontario Aboriginal Sport Circle, Ohsweken, Ontario, Canada

“This information-packed conference was mind blowing!”
— CARL KELLUM, head of special education, Upper Grand District School Board, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

“I am ‘fired up,’ ready to go back and make some great things happen.”
— LINDA ROEDER, teacher, Cheltenham Township School District, Pennsylvania, USA

“The conference was open and inclusive of many varying models of restorative justice … and lots of personal experience.”
—JOHN RIVES, team leader, LifeLine Inreach, Ontario, Canada

“Thank you to everyone involved for the awesome organization and conference location. I enjoyed meeting people from all over the world and all environments where restorative practices is being used.”
—SHARON MAST, director, United Way of Berks County, Reading, PA, USA

“All of the things I learned at the conference will be useful. I enjoyed meeting new people from across the world. We all do have a common interest.”
— JOANNE ROY, associate director of justice, Meadow Lake Tribunal Council, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada

“There was wonderful information shared at this emotionally engaging conference.”
— ELIZABETH FILTOS, special education assistant, York Region District School Board, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

“What a wonderful way to ‘check in’ with what is going on in restorative justice and restorative practices in the world.”
— SHAWN ALLEN, community justice coordinator, Champagne and Aishihik First Nations, Yukon Territory, Canada

“I made hundreds of contacts and talked to as many people as I could. I loved the support. Everyone I met was friendly and easily engaged. The conference was like nothing I’ve ever experienced. I will be encouraging others to participate next year.”
— LAURIE FLANAGAN, prevention educator, YWCA of Metropolitan Chicago, Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

“The conference was very practical and useful. I found so many strategies, supports and ideas. I’m enthused and can’t wait to get back and get to work!”
— ANNE COPELAND, behavior resource teacher, Avon Maitland District School Board, Mitchell, Ontario, Canada

“I work directly with restorative justice. Having the opportunity to meet colleagues from around the globe and network with them allowed me to share my program experiences. I also learned about other models/programs to take back to our program as we look to change to meet our clients’ needs.”
— TOM DAMPIER, Biidaaban case worker, Rama Mnjikaning First Nation, Ontario, Canada