Group of people sitting in a circleRestorative Approaches Workshops

Introducing restorative approaches within the school community equips faculty, staff, students, and scholars with the necessary tools to engage in safe and equitable discussions that enhance communication, engagement, well-being, and a sense of belonging.

This two-day training program will be hosted by Nancy Schertzing, MS, director of the Restorative Approaches in Education Program for the Center for Dispute Resolution at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (C-DRUM). Nancy has extensive experience directing the Central Michigan Restorative Justice Initiative for K-12 schools, integrating the restorative justice paradigm into the culture and practices of Michigan State University, and training educators at various institutions across Maryland in restorative approaches and peer mediation.

All participants that complete both sessions will receive a digital badge. CE credit is available.

Session One: Introduction to Restorative Approaches and Practices

  • May 20, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., SMC Campus Center Elm Room A (208)

Session Two: Restorative Circles Workshop (choose one)

  • May 21, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., PH N104, Balch Gallery
  • May 23, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., PH N104, Balch Gallery

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Speaker: Nancy Shertzing, MS
Center for Dispute Resolution, University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law

Ms. Shertzing, faculty for this activity, has no relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose. None of the planners for this activity have financial relationships to disclose.

Location/Platform: See above for in-person session locations

Target Audience: Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

Fees: There are no fees for this activity.

CE:

  • ACPE: 6 Contact Hours

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Summarize the fundamental philosophy and principles of restorative approaches to foster an inclusive community.
  2. Practice using restorative approaches philosophy and tools.
  3. Apply formal and informal restorative practices to situations of harm.
  4. Explore how to use restorative approaches and tools in your role and setting.

Other Details:

CE:

  • ACPE: 6 Contact Hours

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

  1. Explore using restorative circles and practices in your role and setting.
  2. Facilitate small group dialogue for listening, processing, and community-building.
  3. Practice facilitator skills in a restorative circle involving serious incidents of harm.
  4. Compare and contrast best practices and barriers to facilitating and listening effectively.
  5. Reflect on your experience facilitating and listening as part of a restorative circle.

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Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education

The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. Successful completion of each activity requires logging into the webinar, participation in the entire activity, and the completion of an online activity evaluation form.