SLV Winter Educators Conference

Rethinking Substances and the Victim-Offender Reconciliation are programs offered through Center for Restorative Programs. Come learn about these two processes and see how they can be used in your school as prevention, intervention, and as alternatives to suspension or expulsion for lower level infractions involving nicotine, marijuana, vaping, alcohol, or even fighting and detrimental behavior. You will learn about the efficacy of these programs and their outcomes. ReThinking Substances is an evidence-based, voluntary Restorative Justice program designed for youth and young adults with a first-time ticket for underage possession of alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco. ReThinking Substances teaches accountability and impact awareness, and includes a personalized action plan for each participant to address the impact their decisions have on self, family, and community. Victim-Offender Dialogue is a facilitated process where participants meet face-to-face to address the personal nature of the offense, take responsibility for their actions, and repair harm. These mediations revolve around issues such as simple assault, harassment, theft, property crimes, and other similar offenses. Services are free and voluntary for victims. Victims are not contacted until an intake process has established the ability of the offender* to be available, honest, and accountable for dialogue regarding the incident.