Restorative Justice in Everyday Practice

When May 5th,  2011
Where Riverdale Mediation
393 University Avenue, Suite 2000
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1E6
Instructors Dr. Barbara Benoliel
Hilary Linton, LL.B., LL.M., Acc. FM.
Registration Online Form or contact Valérie Siébert or Marlo Drago at training@riverdalemediation.com  

Please pay full fee by April 5th, 2011 to guarantee your spot. Refunds less 10% admin fee issued  up to one week prior to course date. We reserve the right to limit or decline registrations. Pay Pal and Cheques accepted.

Cost $385.00 plus HST ($435.50)
Description In this dynamic course, Dr. Benoliel, one of Canada’s best known restorative justice practitioners, and Hilary Linton, successful mediator/lawyer and trainer, will teach the fundamentals of restorative justice principles and how they can be effectively applied in your practice. Using lectures, demonstrations, readings, video presentations, and skill-building sessions including role plays, the course will cover:

  • What is “restorative justice”? What is a “restorative process”?
  • How is it different from traditional legal / ADR processes?
  • Terminology: transformative mediation; retributive justice; the use of shame and forgiveness
  • Elements of a restorative process: application of theory to practice
  • Skills: use of “scripts”; compassionate listening; negotiating agreements
  • Applications:
    • Youth and schools
    • Adult criminal diversion
    • Family law cases
    • Estate disputes
    • Workplace disputes
    • Health care
    • Elder law
    • Commercial Disputes