Foster Care Training

Youth in care who have engaged in harmful acts are often met with a punitive response from systems using traditional punishment-oriented responses. This can lead to shame, ostracizing, or isolation of the youth from their communities, families, and peers. A more useful response to harm or transgressions can help to maintain relationships, as is discussed from a Restorative Practices framework. This training will explore how Restorative Practice concepts may be used in systems serving youth to improve relationships, and improve engagement.