limited capacity: 11 participants
This 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.
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.
The Anti-Oppressive Facilitation Workshop with Caleb Bishop took place on January 24th, 2026! By purchasing this resource now, you will receive the following:
Recorded training content
Shared resources
Hypothetical scenarios for content application and integration
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This training is designed for organizers and practitioners who want to craft accessible, equitable spaces. Together, we’ll explore twelve practical tools for leading groups of any size towards positive, collaborative processes and projects.
About the Trainer: Caleb Bishop (he/him) is a shapeshifter based in the Willamette Valley. He has trained thousands of young adults with social justice curriculum designed to empower the natural talents of the audience. He contracts with groups centered on climate, labor, gender diversity, racial equity and anti-oppression, and most recently restorative justice and conflict resolution. For his writings, poems, songs and speeches visit: linktr.ee/cmlbishop
About the Host: 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.
Registration available on a sliding scale:
subsidized — $15
sustaining — $30
supporting — $50
NOTAFLOF: email sophia@solanosolutions.org if you would like to attend this event but are unable to afford the subsidized rate.