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Upcoming Events

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Feb 16
Pickering, ON
Introduction to Restorative Practices

Feb 23-24
Twin Falls, ID
Facilitating Restorative Conferences

Mar 7
Lancaster, PA
Using Circles Effectively

Mar 20
Webinar 2:30-4 PM EDT (GMT-4)
Webinar: Becoming a Restorative Manager

May 2-4
Bethlehem, PA
Training of Trainers: Introduction to Restorative Practices and Using Circles Effectively

May 8-10
Bethlehem, PA
Training of Trainers: Facilitating Restorative Conferences

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About Us

Real Justice is a program of the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Continuing Education Division, a leading provider of restorative practices training, consulting and resources throughout the world.

The IIRP and its international affiliate organizations — Real Justice Australia, IIRP Canada, Community Service Foundation of Hungary and IIRP UK — have trained thousands of individuals since its inception as the Real Justice program in 1995. The IIRP Graduate School offers graduate courses, a graduate certificate program and master’s degrees in the emerging field of restorative practices.

Who We Are

John Bailie

Director of Continuing Education
Lecturer, IIRP Graduate School

John Bailie provides restorative practices training and consulting throughout North America and internationally. He has worked with the IIRP's SaferSanerSchools program to bring restorative practices to hundreds of schools, including those in at-risk areas of New York City, Philadelphia and Baltimore. John is a frequent presenter at international conferences and events and appears in several documentaries on restorative practices. His training and consulting work also includes that with juvenile probation and children and youth agencies, as well as churches and religious communities. Having completed graduate level work in theological studies John is well versed in the connection between restorative practices and faith. John is also an experienced restorative conference facilitator in adult and juvenile cases, including those involving felony-level offenses. John spent many years as a counselor for troubled and at-risk youth at a day treatment alternative school operating entirely according to restorative practices. He also helped organize nationwide and community campaigns for economic and social justice in support of the rights of the homeless and the working poor. He specialized in creating and mobilizing community networks and coalitions. John brings to his work a thorough knowledge of labor issues and challenges faced by marginalized communities. John received his master's degree as part of IIRP's first graduating class.

Steve Korr

Trainer and Consultant

Steve Korr has been working with young people and their families since 1985. He worked for over a decade in several of the IIRP’s demonstration schools as both a counselor and a school administrator, employing restorative practices with students, families and staff. Steve has facilitated many restorative conferences, both formal and informal, to address the needs of all who have been impacted by crime and wrongdoing. He draws upon these experiences to instruct others in restorative practices as a trainer and consultant. He has provided training in restorative practices to thousands of professionals in education, criminal justice and social services from all over the world. Steve has extensive experience in the fields of mental health, drug and alcohol treatment, outpatient counseling and alternative education. He has also consulted with numerous leaders within faith-based organizations to facilitate restorative interventions for families dealing with the strain of an addicted family member.

Sandy George

Trainer and Consultant

Sandy George provides restorative practices training throughout the world — across the United States and internationally. Sandy also facilitates restorative conferences in public schools, alternative schools and for juvenile probation deptartments. In addition to managing the IIRP's training and consulting headquarters, Sandy liaises with the IIRP's international affiliates and licensees and organizes IIRP international conferences worldwide. She is the IIRP's primary trainer for the Facilitating Restorative Conferences training, a master trainer for the IIRP's Facilitating Restorative Conferences Training of Trainers, and a trainer for the IIRP's Restorative Management and Supervision training. Sandy has 11 years' experience in public elementary school special education.