Creating a Restorative Justice Model on your Campus June 2 & 4, 2010

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1 Creating a Restorative Justice Model on your Campus Practicing restorative justice on college campuses presents special challenges and considerations that don t always apply in other settings. This workshop helps those of us interested in introducing restorative justice to our campuses think through these unique issues, and interact with others with similar intentions and goals. Chip Coldren, Criminal Justice Program Coordinator, Governors State University

2 Overview Student conduct programs often struggle to balance compliance with FERPA and other laws while still focusing on student development at the same time. Many institutions are moving toward restorative justice programs and are seeing greater student growth and less recidivism. Join us online to learn how you can implement a restorative justice process for your student conduct program. You will learn the philosophies, goals, and processes of restorative justice, as well as several models that can be implemented on your campus. What You Will Learn Session I will focus on: How to define key principles and values of restorative justice Possible campus uses of restorative justice and its cooperative vs. adversarial nature The process of restorative justice CSAOs, directors of student judicial affairs, student conduct and student conflict resolution programs, resident directors, area directors, and directors of residence life that have little or no understanding of restorative justice concepts and principles will benefit from this program. This session will focus on philosophy and overview of restorative justice over implementation considerations. Learn how you can implement a restorative justice process for your student conduct program. Session II will focus on: Planning and implementing a restorative justice program to fit your campus Seeking stakeholder buy-in Identifying campus and community partners to use as volunteer facilitators and learning what it takes to train them CSAOs, directors of student judicial affairs, student conduct and student conflict resolution programs, resident directors, area directors, and directors of residence life will benefit from this how to program. Instructors Gina Bata, Coordinator for Restorative Justice and Student Mediation, University of Colorado Gina has served as the Coordinator for Restorative Justice and Student Mediation at the University of Colorado at Boulder since September of She has been instrumental in developing the Community Accountability Board (CAB) model, which provides an efficient restorative process for low-level offenses. Ms. Bata is also a private mediator for divorce and probate matters. She is a member of the Boulder Family Mediation Alliance, which provides mediation services for low income individuals based on a sliding scale fee schedule. Ms. Bata obtained a B.A. in Government from Harvard University and a law degree from the University of Colorado Law School. 2

3 Instructors (Continued) Shay Bright, Assistant Director of Conflict Resolution and Student Conducts Services, Colorado State University In her position, Shay coordinates the Restorative Justice Program. This program uses the group conferencing model and restorative mediations as an alternative sanctioning option for students who violate the student conduct code. She also provides guidance regarding university policy and procedures, referrals, coaching, group facilitation, and mediation. Before assuming her position at CSU, Shay was the manager of programs for The Conflict Center (TCC) in Denver. In this role, she coordinated the Schools, Youth-at-Risk, and Organizations/Workplace programs, taught conflict and anger management skills, facilitated restorative justice processes, provided facilitation services, and conducted workplace and community mediations. Paul Osincup, Assistant Director of Conflict Resolution and Student Conduct Services, Colorado State University Paul has worked in student affairs for nine years in housing, academic retention, and student conduct. His primary role at Colorado State University is adjudicating cases as a university hearing officer. Paul primarily meets with students for violations that occur off campus and also serves in the role of judge in CSU s Back on TRAC comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment program. Collaborating closely with the CSU Restorative Justice (RJ) Program, Paul s role as a hearing officer is to identify potential RJ candidates through a restorative approach to student conduct hearings. He has presented nationally on infusing restorative justice into conduct practices, hearing boards, and everyday student affairs work. Part 1: Key Principles and Values of Restorative Justice Wednesday, June 2, 2010 :: 1:00 2:30 p.m. EDT Key values and principles Cooperative vs. adversarial attributes of restorative justice Cases that work with the restorative justice concepts Restorative justice process Questions Part 2: Implementing a Restorative Justice Friday, June 4, 2010 :: 1:00 2:30 p.m. EDT Introduction Creating a restorative justice model on your campus Seeking stakeholder buy-in and support Garnering resources (monetary and people) Identifying who will be in charge of developing the program Examining different models to decide on program structure for your campus CSU Model: Group conferencing model using referrals through the student conduct process CU Model: Program using group conferencing, community accountability boards, and peace circles for both on-campus and off-campus referral agencies Embedded Model: Restorative hearings, restorative language Determining case load and what cases to refer on your campus Creating process and documentation for partnering offices and your own Training RJ Facilitators Assessing student learning and recidivism Small steps to get you started Questions and answers 3

4 LOGGING IN TO THE WEBCAST After registration, each registrant will receive a confirmation of payment or an invoice, depending on method of payment. Each registrant will also receive an with appropriate login information and more information regarding the event a few days prior to the start of the event. The day of the conference, you will receive another with the same information. To participate, you will need a computer with a high speed internet connection. You will have the option to receive audio via your computer speakers or telephone. WHAT IS A SINGLE SITE CONNECTION? A site connection allows a single connection to the web conferencing software and teleconference. We encourage you to set the event up in a conference room or classroom from a single computer in order to allow multiple stakeholders from your campus to participate. Remember, as long as only a single computer connects, you can bring as many people as you want to the event. Because there are no travel expenses and only a single registration fee is required, each additional participant lowers the cost per person significantly. Purchasing a site connection and inviting everyone involved in a particular topic is a great way to provide cost-effective professional development. Please note that you will have the option to receive audio via your computer speakers or telephone. If for any reason a relevant stakeholder cannot co-locate for the session, we encourage you to include that person by purchasing an additional connection at the reduced fee of $195 per session. This will ensure that every member of a team receives the same relevant, timely information in the most efficient way. If an interested party cannot participate at the designated time, or if someone would like to view the presentation again, an archived copy of the event will be available for 60 days. If you have any technical or purchasing questions, please contact us at CLE Continuing Education Credits This program has been approved for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit in the state of Colorado. Academic Impressions' sponsor ID is 'acaimp'. The program has been approved for a total of 4 general credits. Credit may be granted by states outside of Colorado, but credit decisions are at the discretion of individual state boards. 4

5 Registration Form Make the most of the presentation: invite your whole team to participate from a single location at no additional cost. Questions about the event? Call us at to help determine if this event is right for you. Register online at Registration FEES Single Site Connection: Creating a Restorative Justice Postmarked on or before May 26, 2010 Both Sessions (BEST VALUE) $ USD One Session Only Session One Session Two $ USD (After May 26, 2010 an additional $75.00 fee for the first connection and $50.00 fee for each additional connection applies) Additional Site Connections: Creating a Restorative Justice Session One, Quantity: Session Two, Quantity: Registrants receive a 50% discount on a CD recording of all sessions in this event. Please send me the CD Can t attend the live sessions? Please send me a CD recording of this webcast Total amount enclosed or to be charged: $ How did you hear about this event? ( from AI, colleague forwarded , The Chronicle, etc.) $ per session $ USD $ USD Registration Information (please print clearly) Name Job Title Institution/Organization Address City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country Telephone Fax (Additional contact information for registration confirmations and pre-conference communication.) Additional Contact Name Additional Contact Phone Additional Contact Title Additional Contact SIGN UP FOR FREE HIGHER ED NEWS & ANALYSIS Academic Impressions is happy to offer free higher education daily news updates and weekly analysis, delivered in an easy-to-scan . Your daily edition includes: Your weekly edition includes: Top stories hand-selected from thousands of publications Brief, at-a-glance analysis of current trends & research Reports on new research findings & trends affecting higher ed Insights and recommendations from top industry experts Daily events & notable practices from a variety of institutions Specific takeaways: how the news may impact your institution Sign me up for Daily Impact Sign me up for Higher Ed Impact: Weekly Analysis PAYMENT METHOD We accept Visa, MC, and AmEx credit cards. To pay by check, include the check with this form or select the invoice me option. Fax form to or mail form along with payment to: Academic Impressions, 4643 S. Ulster St. Ste. 350, Denver, CO CREDIT CARD Please charge my credit card: (Visa, MC, AmEx) Name on Card Account Number Exp. Date Billing Zip Code/Postal Code Security Code (last 3 digits on the back of Visa and MC or 4 digits on front of AmEx) CHECK/INVOICE My check is included and covers Check # Please invoice me Purchase Order # (PO# not required to receive invoice) registration(s) Refund/Cancellation Policy Refunds will be issued only if cancellations are received in writing by March 26, A $75 processing fee will be assessed. After March 26, 2010 a credit (less $75 processing fee) will be issued. The credit will be valid for 12 months and can be used toward any future conferences, web conferences, audio proceedings, or web conference archives. In case this event is cancelled, Academic Impressions' liability is limited to a refund of this registration fee only. Questions about the event? Call us at to help determine if this event is right for you. 5