Training Courses
REF are an award-winning team providing accredited training in Restorative Practices (RP) and Restorative Justice (RJ).
"It was an exceptional course, led by an exceptional teacher and experienced together with a brilliant group of professionals from across variety of fields but all united in the need for change."
We currently work with many internationally recognised organisations. Our training is designed to be practical, experiential, and directly applicable in a wide range of professional contexts. We support our training with hundreds of real life examples based on years of experience in the field across all sectors.
Fees & Discounts
Discounts are available for large group bookings, and concessionary rates can be arranged. Contact us for further information.
Restorative Practice Course
By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the theories and practice of Restorative Practice, including:
- Working across different contexts (team meetings, 1:1s, supported conversations)
- Frameworks for effective relationships and communication
- Skills in de-escalating tensions, resolving conflict, compassionate challenge and fair process
The course is highly practical, providing simple techniques to:
- • Express yourself effectively
- • Hold restorative conversations
- • Deliver restorative circles
- • Facilitate low-level interventions
Course Content
- Day 1: Restorative principles and framework; I-statements and feedback
- Day 2: Challenging conversations and circle work
- Day 3: Facilitation of supported conversations
Who Is It For?
Participants from all sectors are welcome. Successfully delivered across:
- • Education & Health services (including Mental Health)
- • Voluntary sector organisations
- • Criminal justice (including prisons)
- • Executive and corporate workplaces
- • Statutory agencies
Why Choose This Training?
This is a strong foundation for all restorative work and roles. Participants leave with "a toolkit for life" - skills that apply across any workplace or setting. We explore restorative practice on both a micro level (e.g. assertive communication skills) and a macro level (embedding a systemic, relational approach to culture change).
"I want to start by saying that your restorative practice training has stayed with me. It has profoundly shaped how I approach people work, and I find myself returning to it regularly. We've been talking about how to work through tension, and every time the conversation comes up, I think of you. There are no shortage of consultants offering team building and communication support, but what you bring is different and I would love our CEO to hear directly from you about the work you do."
Upcoming Dates
24th September, 1st and 8th October 2026
Fully booked – waiting list available
9:30am - 4:30pm (UK time) • Online via Zoom • 3 days
5th, 12th and 19th November 2026
9:30am - 4:30pm (UK time) • Online via Zoom • 3 days
Restorative Justice Course
Course Overview
This course offers all the skills you need to become a competent and confident RJ practitioner. We have years of experience of delivering interventions in all sectors and bring this directly into the training.
The programme is highly experiential and trauma-informed, covering:
- • Risk assessments
- • Interviewing techniques
- • Facilitation of in-person meetings
- • Tools and approaches for effective RJ practice
The training is interactive, practical, and designed to give participants the confidence and competence to deliver RJ cases through to their appropriate outcome.
All participants receive electronic resources and a comprehensive training manual.
Accreditation: The course has been accredited by the Restorative Justice Council (RJC), UK.
Who should attend?
Participants from all sectors are welcome. This is the ideal training if you would like to apply for a role within the RJ field, particularly within the Criminal Justice System.
"I want to seize this opportunity to express my appreciation to you during our Restorative Justice Training. You were engaging, patient, approaching and always making sure that everyone was following you at every stage and it made the whole session very lively and insightful. So thank you for letting me tap into your wealth of expertise. Furthermore to appreciate you again for your exceptional support by providing us valuable resources and links for our continued learning and professional growth and development. This shows your genuine interest to support us not just during the training but beyond. You're indeed a good role model, showing your genuine committment in helping others grow."
Upcoming Dates
28 - 30 September 2026
Fully booked – waiting list available
9:30am - 4:30pm • Online via Zoom • 3 days
30th November, 1st and 2nd December 2026
9:30am - 4:30pm (UK time) • Online via Zoom • 3 days
Complex and Sensitive Course
Course Overview
This two-day course is predominantly practical and covers:
- • Working through detailed risk assessments
- • Interview techniques
- • Navigating the Criminal Justice System (CJS)
- • Partnership working
- • Managing complex and sensitive cases through to an appropriate restorative conclusion
- • Shuttle work
- • Restorative letters
- • The complexities of face-to-face meetings
- • Outcome agreements
- • Post-intervention planning
- • Exit strategies
All participants receive a certificate on completion.
All participants receive electronic resources and a comprehensive training manual.
Who should attend?
Prerequisite: You must be facilitating cases & trained as a qualified Restorative Justice practitioner prior to completing this training.
Upcoming Dates
22nd and 23rd September 2026
9:30am - 4:30pm (UK time) • Online via Zoom • 2 days
Train The Trainer
Course Overview
Train The Trainer is an online 3-day course, followed by trainer observation of delivery online post-training. It is an accredited course with the RJC.
We offer TTT in:
- • Restorative Practice - broad application of restorative approaches
- • Restorative Justice facilitation - formal RJ facilitation
These are separate courses, both 3 days.
Prerequisites
It is necessary to be trained in the course before you join:
- • For Restorative Justice TTT: A certified RJ Facilitator training from any provider
- • For Restorative Practice TTT: Our own Restorative Practice course
Book a Course
For course bookings, availability, and bespoke training enquiries, please contact Hannah.
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