Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Welcome to Foundations of Restorative Justice

    • NOTE ABOUT THIS COURSE

    • Chapter 1: LECTURE

    • Welcome to Our Course!

    • Who is the Restorative Justice Coalition?

    • Why do we ask about pronouns?

    • Icebreaker Survey

    • DOWNLOAD: Understanding Our Processes, Principles, and Purpose

    • Course Syllabus

    • Reflection Journaling

    • Restorative Justice Practitioner Certification

    • Consent to Engage

    • Discussion Challenge #1

    • Chapter Survey

  • 2

    Chapter 2: What is Restorative Justice?

    • Chapter 2: What is Restorative Justice?

    • Chapter 2: LECTURE

    • Lesson 2.1: The Origins of Restorative Justice (Welcome)

    • Lesson 2.1: The Origins of Restorative Justice (Article 1)

    • Lesson 2.1: The Origins of Restorative Justice (Article 2)

    • Lesson 2.2 Understanding the Need for Restorative Justice (Welcome)

    • Lesson 2.2: sujatha baliga: Restorative Justice Project (Unaffilated)

    • Lesson 2.2: Why do we need restorative justice (video)

    • Lesson 2.3: Exploring Restorative Justice Process Tools

    • Land Acknowledgement Tool

    • Chapter 2: What is Restorative Justice? Journal Reflection

    • Discussion Challenge #2

    • Chapter Survey

  • 3

    Chapter 3: Compassionate Communication

    • Chapter 3: Compassionate Communication

    • BETA NOTICE

    • Lesson 3.1: Introduction to Compassionate Communication

    • The Heart of Nonviolent Communication (Reading)

    • NVC Reflection Journal

    • Chapter 3: LECTURE #2

    • Compassionate Communication Tool Kit Overview

    • External Source (4 Parts of Compassionate Communication Worksheet)

    • Chapter 3: LECTURE #4

    • External Source (Actively Listening-From Positive Psychology)

    • External Source (Conflict Resolution Checklist-Positive Psychology)

    • External Source (Anger Exit and Re-Entry Tool-Positive Psychology)

    • External Source (TRAPS to Avoid, TIPS for Success in Conflict-Positive Psychology)

    • Lesson 3.2: Using "I Language" (Overview)

    • External Source (I Language Worksheet-Positive Psychology)

    • I Language Lesson

    • Compassionate Communication Practice Lesson

    • Chapter 3: Compassionate Communication Quiz

    • Discussion Challenge #3

    • Chapter Survey

  • 4

    Chapter 4: Understanding General Restorative Concepts

    • Chapter 4: Understanding General Restorative Justice Concepts

    • Chapter 4: LECTURE #1

    • Lesson 4. 1: Reasons v Excuses (Presentation)

    • Reasons v Excuses Quiz

    • Chapter 4: LECTURE #2

    • Lesson 4.2: Conflict v Abuse (External Source)

    • Harm, Abuse, Disagreement, Conflict

    • Lesson 4.3: Disagreement v. Conflict (External Source)

    • Lesson 4.4: Components of an Apology (External Source)

    • Chapter 4: LECTURE #3

    • Apology Lesson Activity

    • Lesson 4.5: Punishments v Consequences

    • Chapter 4: LECTURE #4

    • Punishment v Consequence Journal Reflection

    • Punishment v Consequence Quiz

    • Lesson 4.6: Lessons in Accountability

    • Lessons in Accountability Journal Reflections

    • Discussion Challenge #4

    • Chapter Survey

  • 5

    Chapter 5: The Principles of a Restorative Justice Process

    • Lesson 5.1: The Principles of a Restorative Justice Process (Overview)

    • Lesson 5.2: Busting Myths About Restorative Justice

    • Chapter 5: LECTURE #1

    • Lesson 5.3: Stakeholders

    • Stakeholders Quiz

    • Chapter 5: LECTURE #2

    • Lesson 5.4: The Three Pillars

    • Lesson 5.5: Consent

    • Chapter 5: LECTURE # 3

    • Lesson 5.6: Needs Centric

    • Needs v Want Quiz

    • Chapter 5: LECTURE # 4

    • Lesson 5.7: Restorative Solutions

    • Lesson 5.8: Self Determination Oriented

    • Chapter 5: LECTURE #5

    • Self Determination Lesson Activity

    • Lesson 5.9: Rooted in Anti-Oppression (Journal Reflection Embedded)

    • Lesson 5.10: Rooted in Non-Violence

    • Chapter 5: LECTURE #6

    • Understanding Violence Resources

    • Language of Violence (Speech)

    • Power Dynamics & Sexual Harassment

    • Discussion Challenge #5

    • Chapter Survey

  • 6

    Chapter 6: Challenging the Criminal Justice System

    • Chapter 6: Challenging the Criminal Justice System

    • Chapter 6: LECTURE

    • Lesson 6.1: A Vision of Justice

    • A Vision of Justice Journal Reflection

    • Lesson 6.2: The Racist War on Drugs

    • Race & The Drug War

    • Re-imagining Substance Usage Journal Reflection

    • Racist War on Drugs Quiz

    • Lesson 6.3: Violence is the Tragic Expression of Unmet Needs

    • Basic Needs Journal Reflections

    • Lesson 6.4: Bail Reform

    • External Source (Ending Cash Bail)

    • The Problems with Bail Video and Journal Reflection

    • Lesson 6.5: School to Prison Pipeline (Journal Reflection Embedded)

    • Lesson 6.6: A Deeper Understanding

    • Successful Re-Entry Reading

    • External Source (Successful Re-Entry)

    • A Deeper Understanding Journal Reflection

    • Chapter Survey

    • Discussion Challenge #6

  • 7

    Chapter 7: Final Reflections

    • Departing Lecture

    • Discussion Board

    • Your Journal Reflections

    • Final Reflections Project

    • Course Final Survey