In addition to the SaferSanerSchools program, the IIRP offers a range of other services, including:

• Professional Development & Consulting
• Restorative Services for Schools

Restorative practices professional development and consulting is also offered by our four international affiliate organizations: Real Justice Australia, IIRP Canada, Community Service Foundation of Hungary and IIRP UK.

Professional Development & Consulting

The IIRP offers consulting to teachers and administrators on a variety of topics. IIRP instructors have experience in numerous and diverse school settings. We understand the issues schools face and are skilled at managing change and resolving conflicts. Since every school is different, we listen to you and collaboratively design professional development to help you reach your goals. We will help you build a positive culture in your school by directly engaging you and your staff in implementation.

Professional development opportunities are offered at the IIRP Campus, 544 Main St., Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Regional events are also held throughout the year at metropolitan hub locations in the continental United States. View the current schedule here. Alternatively, all offerings can be delivered at your work site.

Because we understand that a one-time in-service seldom has a lasting impact, we also provide structured follow-up activities in support of this training. These simple exercises can be facilitated by school staff and provide the critical support needed for real change to occur. Additionally, a pre-event briefing can help prepare administrators and other leaders.

Student Workshops are a fun and engaging way to introduce restorative practices to students and help them become invested in improving their school culture. Parent Workshops help parents understand the school’s initiative. Contact us for more information.

Restorative Services for Schools: A Range of Direct In-School Supports

Restorative Services is a program of the Community Service Foundation and Buxmont Academy, in affiliation with the International Institute for Restorative Practices. (CSF Buxmont pioneered restorative practices in their schools for delinquent and socially and emotionally disturbed students.) Our skilled restorative practitioners will come to your building  and work with your students and staff on a wide range of issues. For more information, call Beth Smull at 267-718-7608.

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We will work with you to select appropriate processes, prepare participants and provide facilitation.

Restorative Services can help:

• Resolve and prevent conflicts, crises and discipline problems
• Assist challenging students and families with recurring problems
• Improve communication among students, families and staff
• Decrease days lost to suspension
• Reduce out-of-school placements and increase inclusion

Approaches could include:

• Reintegration counseling to help students returning from out-of-school placements achieve success
  
• Restorative circles in classrooms to enhance relationships among students and staff and resolve problems
  
• Individual and family counseling, including drug and alcohol counseling
  
• Restorative conferences to involve those affected by serious incidents in repairing harm, restoring relationships and changing future behavior
  
• Family group decision making (FGDM) conferences to engage students and families in developing plans to address recurring behavior and other problems

Develop your school’s in-house capacity in restorative practices through:

• Implementation support and co-facilitation opportunities for staff to practice and refine their skills
  
• Skills training offered through the IIRP’s SaferSanerSchools program