Restorative Foundations: Principles and Applications of Restorative Practice
Explore the principles and perspectives that inform restorative initiatives in different situations and fields.
Course overview
Restorative Practice (encompassing Restorative Justice) is increasingly recognised for its ability to resolve harms (or conflicts) that other resolution approaches cannot. It makes people’s needs central in repairing the harm done, restoring dignity and preventing further harm.
This micro-credential is delivered fully online or in blended format over six weeks with an introductory workshop (6-hours), self-paced online learning, a mid-course online discussion/check in (1-hour) and a closing workshop, (3-hours). Explore more about the course format in the Further Information section below.
What you'll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify and evaluate the origins, principles and purposes of Restorative Practice
- Evaluate and discuss the design, contemporary debates and uses of Restorative Practice
- Critically reflect on, and articulate, the design features, challenges and uses or possible uses of Restorative Practice in your field
Course modules
- An introduction to Restorative Practice and “justice needs”
- The approach and forms of Restorative Practice and application in different situations
- The origins of Restorative Practice, key ideas about repair and justice, and the criminal justice system
- Foundation principles, how they work in practice, and why they matter
- The role of accountability and mechanisms such as apology
- Approaches and challenges in evaluating the impact and outcomes from Restorative Practice
- Restorative circles and learner presentations
Further Information
Here's what others are saying
“I’d highly recommend this course for anyone interested in learning more about Restorative Practice and how to apply Restorative Principles in action. The course content is relevant and applicable for many different fields – this was a great overview. Our facilitators were fantastic, and the individual and group learning experiences were really positive.”
“Wow, the learning outcomes of this course build the foundations and give you the key tools to become a restorative practitioner. The content and method of delivery helped me understand the history, principles as well as reflect and identify the various applications of restorative practice in our communities. Enables throughfall reflections on communication, and conflict resolution skills needed for healthy relationships and social cohesions in life and work.”
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