March 2018
Circle Up – a film about reconciliation and change
After the brutal slaying of her teenage son, Janet Connors reaches out to her son’s killer to offer a chance for forgiveness. You have to see it to believe what happens next in this story of profound reconciliation.
Find out more »April 2019
Around the Table: Creating Peace at the Advoz Annual Dinner
A young man faces police for spraying illegal graffiti but makes things right in Advoz’s restorative dialogue, meeting and working with a professional artist who later mentors him in his career path. Advoz’s 2019 Around the Table Annual Dinner features the unique ways that youth and adults have created peace. From spraying graffiti, to studying graphic design, we can learn from the resilience and empowerment people experience in our face-to-face dialogue.
Find out more »September 2019
Restorative Justice Conferencing Training- Fall
LEARN TO FACILITATE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
Could you facilitate healing from conflict and crime? Advoz is training volunteers to facilitate face-to-face restorative justice with youth and adult offenders and those they’ve harmed. In addition to learning the conferencing process and practicing it through role plays, trainees will learn about the justice system, about victim’s rights and needs, ethics and communication skills.
Find out more »October 2019
Basic Mediation Training – Fall
Trainees will be introduced to mediation process and its benefits in both their personal and professional lives. Communication and conflict resolution skills will be taught throughout the course and role play tactics will be used to help practice trainees’ newfound skills. Those who are interested in further training and mentoring can do so through Advoz afterward. Hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on October 3rd, 4th, and 5th Thursday through Saturday. Registration fees cover training materials, lunch, and refreshments, all while…
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