Introduction to Restorative Justice 101

July 21, 2016 8:30-4:30pm

Minneapolis Community and Technical College

1501 Hennepin Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Room T1250

Training will address the following areas:

• Introduction to Circle Process
• Responding to Harm
• Restorative Justice/Retribution/Mediation
• Global Restorative Justice
• Community Members Role
• Culturally relevant and culturally sensitive work with Somali families
• Restorative conference demostration

Trainers:

• Michele Braley
• Abdi Ali: The founder and Executive Director of the Center for Multicultural Mediation. Abdi has over 10 years experience working in social work and conflict resolution in Minnesota. Abdi is a cultural diversity trainer on working with African youth and families. He is a Licensed Graduate Social Worker(LGSW) and holds a Masters degree in Public Administration and a certificate in public dispute management. He is trained in mediation, restorative justice and arbitration and has expertise working with Somali/East African youth in the criminal justice system.

Scholarships and Stipend Available for 10 Somali Youth (18-24) that apply

*SALAM is a project that is a collaboration between CMRS, Inc. and the Ummah Project