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International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 15h

💬 "Iris Crankfield, a high school educator who graduated from UMBC with a master’s degree, says that restorative practices are even more important today due to the role that the internet plays in students’ lives."

🌐 Read more on Word In Black's website: https://bit.ly/46XTSkK

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️ This week's #RestorativeWorksPodcast guest is Ruth Ifakemi Efungbemi Jeannoel!

🤲 Ruth shares her powerful journey of weaving ancestral wisdom, social justice organizing, and restorative justice into practices that transform communities from within: https://bit.ly/4qokjHH

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 1d

🎉 Enjoy these highlights from "Artful Integration: Exploring the Art and Science of Restorative Practices"! Thanks to all who made this possible, and thank you to all who joined us here in Chattanooga. Now, let's go make a difference in our communities!

#IIRPWorldConference25

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International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 2d

👏 And that's a wrap on Day 3 of the 2025 World Conference, "Artful Integration: Exploring the Art and Science of Restorative Practices"! Thanks to the great keynote speakers and workshop presenters for closing us out, and safe travels to all!

#IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices

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International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 3d

🎷And just like that, day 2 of the 2025 World Conference is done! This recap of day 2 features excellent keynote speakers, workshop highlights, and tonight's main event, "Soul-Infused: An Interactive Performance of Poetry, Movement, and Melodies"!

#IIRPWorldConference25 #Art

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International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 4d

👏 Day 1 recap of the 2025 World Conference! Great speakers, workshops, and artistic demonstrations all packed into one day!

#IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices #RestorativeJustice #BuildingCommunity #Connection #Art #LifeSkills

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International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 4d

🎨 It's day one of our 2025 World Conference, "Artful Integration: Exploring the Art and Science of Restorative Practices"! This weeks circle prompt is inspired by our theme. Respond to the prompt, and feel free to add pictures!

#IIRP #RestorativePractices #IIRPWorldConference25

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 4d

❤️ "My hope [this weekend] is to soak everything in. This is the place. This is what I believe in. I'm happy to disconnect, so that I can connect again." —Gabriela Perez

😄 Conference kick off starts at 8:30 am EST!

#IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices #Connection #CommunityBuilding

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 5d

✨ Sunday evening recap! Welcome to beautiful Chattanooga.

#IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices #BuildingCommunity

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 5d

🤩 "In Chattanooga, I want to have fun! I have fun everywhere I go, I wanna have a blast. Let's have some fun and let's love on one another. Know you are loved and appreciated by me." —Dr. Shelley Jones-Holt

🌟 It's almost time. Let's go!

#IIRPWorldConference25

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 7d

🌎 Some of our leadership and guests have arrived in Chattanooga, Tennessee for our 2025 World Conference, "Artful Integration: Exploring the Art and Science of Restorative Practices"! Who's excited!? View the full agenda: https://bit.ly/4eGPcSj

#IIRP #IIRPWorldConference25

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International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 8d

🎙️ We have a new #RestorativeWorksPodcast episode featuring Dr. Ellen Skilton!

💫 Dr. Skilton joins us as we explore how creative expression and restorative pedagogy open new pathways for repair, resilience, and transformation.

🎧 Tune in now! https://bit.ly/3KV4Tuj

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 8d

💬 "...restorative responses elicit more supportive behaviors from the community [than retribution], evidenced by increased upvotes and reduced downvotes/flags, as well as enhancing community members' satisfaction and future engagement intentions." https://bit.ly/4n5eJag

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 9d

✍️ Read more about the creation and design process of restorative spaces on
designingjustice.org. Link to the FREE PDF with step-by-step instructions here: https://bit.ly/4hcujjl

#IIRP #RestorativeJustice #Education #InteriorDesign #CommunityBuilding #RestorativePractices

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 9d

🪘 As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, enjoy our Hispanic Heritage Month Spotify playlist, with songs you submitted! Stream it now: https://t.co/7npGTenSz2

#IIRP #Spotify #HispanicHeritageMonth https://t.co/D8Jx7YApAd

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International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 10d

🎙️Did you hear Dr. Nicholas Steffner's ep. of the #rwpodcast? His vision of restorative practices extends beyond school walls, imagining communities where parents, coaches, and local orgs reinforce community values, creating a consistent culture of empathy and accountability: https://bit.ly/476hT7Z

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 10d

💬 "It was a true honor and privilege to work alongside the educators at the Kentucky Dept. of Ed. Their dedication to bringing restorative concepts into the fold at schools and within their organization was both admirable and exciting." - Mike Azzalina, M.Ed. https://bit.ly/3WGD6RC

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 11d

🍂 It's starting to get chillier here in Pennsylvania! Comment below a fall activity you do annually for this weeks circle prompt!

💙 Proactive circles BUILD community; they allow us to express our feelings and truly hear one another.

#IIRP #RestorativePractices #Fall

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 Registration is still open if you'd like to join us at the 2025 World Conference! https://bit.ly/3EHxPmq

#IIRP #IIRPWorldConference25 #RestorativePractices #RestorativeJustice #BuildingCommunity #Art

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International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 14d

👉 Check out these tips on "How teachers can cope and support children in difficult moments" from UNICEF Nepal!

🌐 To go more in depth, read the article on UNICEF's website: https://uni.cf/4hfwsdZ

#IIRP #RestorativePractices #ClassroomCulture #Teachers #Educators #LifeSkills

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 15d

🙌 Senior Advisor to the President/Associate Professor Craig W. Adamson, Ph.D., and Vice Chair The Honorable Mark A. Ingram will be presenting at the 2025 James E. Anderson Pennsylvania Conference on Juvenile Justice in November! Register now: https://bit.ly/4mXFuO8

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 15d

📈 On this episode of the #RestorativeWorksPodcast, Dr. Nicholas Steffner shares compelling findings from his dissertation, including data from the five-year implementation of restorative practices at Ridgedale Middle School. Listen to learn more about the shifts he saw! https://bit.ly/476hT7Z

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 16d

💬 "Researchers and policymakers are also increasingly recognizing community schools as an evidence-based strategy for improving a range of student outcomes, including attendance, behavior, engagement, and academic achievement."

⬇️ Read the fact sheet now: https://bit.ly/4nHG97i

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 16d

🔦 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Robyn serves as a DC Scholar Coordinator/Hope Coach. She supports a caseload of 25 scholars ensuring they have the resources, opportunities, and empowerment needed to build a brighter future for themselves, their communities, and the 🌍 https://bit.ly/4nGFl2H

International Institute for Restorative Practices @iirpgradschool.bsky.social · 17d

🏫 The team at Worcester County Schools explains how conscious discipline, culturally responsive teaching, and adult-first self-regulation are equipping educators and students w/ the skills to repair harm, navigate conflict, and sustain healthy relationships: https://bit.ly/4mO9zQ5

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