Foundational Training in Restorative Justice for Campus Sexual Harm

This introductory training provides a comprehensive overview of:

• The framework of restorative justice

• Core restorative justice processes and practices

• Application to campus sexual misconduct

• Community-building, harm repair, and reintegration processes

• Institutional implementation and capacity-building

• Essential facilitation skills

Through interactive sessions and hands-on practice, participants will:

• Learn restorative justice principles and practices

• Practice facilitation skills through interactive activities

• Explore approaches to building community and repairing harm

• Develop strategies for implementing restorative practices on campus

• Learn from experienced practitioners in higher education and Title IX settings

What's included: 

• 2 days of lunch

• 3 days of coffee, tea and light snacks

• The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Colleges & Universities, authored by Center Director, David Karp

• A commemorative talking piece

• A certificate of completion from the University of San Diego

• Networking with like-minded colleagues 

Special Offers!

• Early Bird Registration: Get 10% off if you register by June 30, 2026

• Register 3 or more people and receive $100 off each participant

Contact us at center4rj@sandiego.edu to get your discount code!

Nina N. Harris is the Manager of Adaptable Resolution and Restorative Practices at MIT’s Institute Discrimination and Harassment Response Office and Institute Community and Equity Office. She brings a dynamic, relational approach to addressing harm, specializing in facilitated dialogue, mediation, and restorative conferencing as meaningful alternatives to traditional investigation and adjudication processes. Through her trainings, Nina equips participants with practical tools and frameworks to navigate conflict, repair harm, and build more inclusive and accountable communities. She has partnered with dozens of institutions nationwide, helping leaders, practitioners, and educators implement restorative strategies that foster compassion, strengthen relationships, and drive sustainable cultural change. With over 20 years of experience in higher education administration and student engagement, Nina has held roles at Harvard University, Swarthmore College, and the University of Pennsylvania. Her work has centered on advocacy, education, and case management related to gender-based violence and identity-based harm—grounding her trainings in both deep expertise and lived practice.

Kaaren M. Williamsen, PhD is an instructor and trainer with the University of San Diego Center for Restorative Justice and the founder of Williamsen Consulting. She brings over 25 years of leadership experience in higher education, with deep expertise in restorative justice, sexual misconduct prevention and response, institutional transformation, and organizational strategy. Kaaren most recently served as the founding director of Prevention Education, Assistance & Resources (PEAR) at the University of Michigan, where she helped to lead university-wide efforts to integrate prevention education, support, policy education, and restorative practices across a complex, decentralized institution. She previously served as Director of U-M’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center, the first full-time Title IX Coordinator at Swarthmore College, and the founding director of the Gender and Sexuality Center at Carleton College. She co-edited Applying Restorative Justice to Campus Sexual Misconduct: A Guide to Emerging Practices and currently consults with New York University’s Center on Trauma and Recovery on a large-scale evaluation project assessing restorative justice interventions for sexual assault and intimate partner violence. As a consultant, Kaaren partners with campus teams to strengthen restorative, trauma-informed approaches to prevention, response, and community well-being.