Restorative Approaches and Practices: Facilitator Training Workshop

Join us June 3–4, 2026, for the summer session of the Restorative Approaches Facilitator Workshop.
School of Social Work, Room 2W11 (SSW 2W11)
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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Led by Nancy Schertzing, MS, Director of the Restorative Approaches in Education Program at the Center for Dispute Resolution at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law (C-DRUM), this two-day workshop provides participants with people-centered tools to build trust, foster dialogue, and enhance collaboration across differences.

Participants will engage in hands-on practice with restorative circles using real-world scenarios while developing techniques for managing conflict and facilitating meaningful conversations. The workshop also introduces strategies to strengthen communication and cultivate a greater sense of belonging within teams and organizations.

By the end of the training, participants will gain increased confidence in addressing tension, stronger skills for navigating conversations across differences, and a practical toolkit to transform conflict into opportunities for connection and growth.

Guided by the Office of Institutional Excellence and Engagement, this experience reflects core campus values of respect, integrity, well-being, equity, and justice, helping to build a more inclusive and thriving academic community.

Participants who complete both days will receive up to 10 continuing education (CE) hours and a digital credential badge.

Session One

  • Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0025-0000-24-092-L04-PT
  • Activity Type: Application
  • Session One activity description form

Session Two

  • Universal Activity Number (UAN): 0025-0000-24-093-L04-T
  • Activity Type: Application
  • Session Two activity description form

Bring Restorative Work to Your Team

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Interested in having our office bring this training to your department, team, or lab, or partner with you? Contact our office to discuss how our facilitators can partner with you and help your team experience the benefits of restorative practices first-hand.

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