Restorative justice is a global social movement growing in all industry settings, including K-12 schools, higher education institutions, workplaces, community organizations and criminal justice agencies. Be a part of a new generation of leaders who understand the philosophical underpinnings of restorative justice.
The academic certificate is designed for students to:
- gain broad knowledge about how restorative justice is necessary to evaluate good from bad practice
- connect to practitioners with years of experience across a variety of settings and a range of cases from simple to highly complex
- ensure skillful practice by including academic study and experiential learning
- create an apprenticeship that includes a community of learners who can support one another while receiving close mentoring and support from advanced trainers/facilitators
- build a strong, diverse community of practitioners that can obtain restorative justice job positions and provide leadership in the field
Program Highlights
A professional certificate from USD
Online & Onsite
8 units (3 courses)
4 months completion time
Program Overview
About the Certificate
Learn more about how the certificate program supplements restorative justice training by providing foundational theories, mentorship and implementation support, a community learning environment, and connecting you to other practitioners and best practices in the long term after completion.
"When the Certificate program was launched, it was a no-brainer. It was an opportunity to both hone my facilitation skills and have the benefit of learning from amazing facilitators and colleagues."
Apply for Professional Development
- Earn a professional certificate (8 units) from the University of San Diego
- Units not transferable to degree-granting programs
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In addition to our instructor team, we have a mentor team who works with students in Course 3, offering support and sharing their experience in the restorative justice field.
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