Training in Restorative Processes

The purpose is to equip the Restorative Services (RS) Unit to build capacity within the current Program to effectively meet the restorative needs of the DND and build institutional integration.
RS team members come from various backgrounds with various approaches to facilitation and restoration, it is therefore imperative that a baseline of facilitation, structure, and application is established in our most requested services (noted during IOC) dialogue and circles. It is further crucially important that the training is specifically built and delivered with both a trauma informed and anti-oppressive lens.
RS Team members require trauma informed training in restorative processes comprising of Circle Processes that includes guidance in best practices and evaluation.

• Provide training in Basic and Advanced Circle Processes to apply to restorative processes for up to 20 Restorative Practitioners.

• Basic Circle Process Objectives:
• Foundational principles of circle practice
• Structure and designing circle processes (including participant preparation)
• Applications of circle processes
• Facilitating/managing challenging situations in circle
• Role plays and observation

• Advanced Circle Process Objectives:
• Facilitating complex files
• Adapting circle processes to meet varying client needs
• Preparing participants (including individual(s) harmed, groups/units/teams, institutional representatives, military/civilian chain of commands etc.)
• Managing practitioner care while facilitating complex circle processes
• Role plays and observation

• Certificate of Participation in Basic and Advanced Circle Process

• The Basic Circle Training must be offered in-person. The Advanced Circle Training can be offered in-person or virtually.

• Access to a reliable contact person for questions.

• Training Resources and associated tools must be provided in both English and French.