Rest Justice Certificate

Course Description

In this course, students will learn and practice restorative justice skills, particularly skills in conducting restorative circles in schools and other community settings. Restorative Justice is a social justice approach aimed at repairing harm, promoting positive interpersonal relationships, and building community when conflict, misconduct or criminal behavior occurs. Restorative Justice brings social justice to the criminal justice system, schools, and communities. With youth, Restorative Justice is an evidence-based approach towards improving school climate; interrupting the school-to-prison pipeline that disproportionately affects youth of color; and creating safe and supportive environments without resorting to punitive responses. Students in this course will identify restorative justice techniques, learn implementation guidelines, and understand how and why the process works. Students will also learn to identify important aspects of a person’s identity in the restorative justice process, including how issues of race, gender, and social position impact an individual’s experience as well as the restorative process. The course will utilize a trauma-informed human rights perspective to explore the application of RJ practices in various practice settings. Students with an interest in working in criminal justice settings, neighborhood community centers, schools, child welfare settings, and other organizations serving children, youth, and adults are encouraged to take this course. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of skills acquired issued by the Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition.

Code

SW 722

Credits

3

Subject

Social Work

Programs That Include This Course

• Master's Master of Social Work (Advanced Standing)
• Master's Master of Social Work (Traditional)