Hutchinson Center to offer restorative practices certificate program
The University of Maine Hutchinson Center will offer a six-session program on restorative practices beginning Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. Other sessions will take place in 2019 on Jan. 11, Feb. 8, March 8 and April 26. All sessions are from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
The focus of the program is the restorative approach, which emphasizes the importance of creating a positive, healthy school climate based on empathy, trust and respect. Research-based restorative practices are currently used in several Maine schools, juvenile correction facilities and youth-serving organizations.
The program, led by professionals Carrie Sullivan and Sarah Matari, will benefit participants from a variety of fields including primary, secondary and post-secondary education; social work and family services; corrections; criminal justice and policing; nonprofit organizations; health care; and community development.
The cost of the program is $600 per person for six sessions and includes materials, a light breakfast and catered lunch. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available. Participants will receive a certificate in restorative practices and 4.2 continuing education units (CEUs)/42 contact hours upon completion of the program.
Registration is online. For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Diana McSorley, 338.8093; diana.mcsorley@maine.edu.