limited capacity: 11 participants

This online training explores the foundational principles, common practices, and practical applications of restorative justice — a community care strategy that can support difficult conversations, healing and accountability during stressful life events and in the aftermath of harm. This training is participatory and will not be recorded.

Participants will learn the core elements of circle dialogue through direct experience, examining the key concepts of restorative justice with and from other participants. Circles can facilitate a contextually-specific, culturally-informed approach to conflict and harm that adapts to the needs and interests of the stakeholders.

About the Facilitator: Sophia Solano (she/her/ella) is a restorative justice practitioner, educator, activist, and community organizer designing and developing just social systems in the Pacific NW. She has led trainings and workshops for diverse organizations and initiatives including nonprofits, schools, community coalitions, tribal organizations, and professional conferences. Her specialties include dialogue facilitation, group convening, nonviolent communication and agreement-making. Learn more about Sophia here.

Schedule (PST):

DAY 1 - Friday, February 27, 2026
8:00-8:30am: Opening Circle
8:30-10am: Restorative Principles
10:00-10:10: Break
10:10-11:30am: Restorative Practices
11:30-12:30: Lunch
12:30-2:00: Practical Applications
2:00-3:00: Case Studies
3:00-3:30: Thought Experiments
3:30-4:00: Closing Circle

DAY 2 - Saturday, February 28, 2026
9:00-9:30am: Opening Circle
9:30-11am: Open Content Discussion
11:00-11:10: Break
11:10-12:30: Elements of Circle Dialogue
12:30-1:00: Closing Circle

Registration available on a sliding scale:
subsidized — $110
sustaining — $220
supporting — $330

NOTAFLOF: email sophia@solanosolutions.org if you would like to attend this event but are unable to afford the subsidized rate.