What is justice? How can we keep each other safe? What does a culture of connectivity look like? In a time of polarization, restorative justice (RJ) supports us in building community and provides pathways for repairing harm - both individually and societally. RJ offers a bold vision for a transformed society, where building robust community shapes how we experience interconnectedness, repair harm, solve problems, and create conditions for collective thriving. 

Program Description 
CREATE's new microcredential program in restorative justice supports participants in developing essential knowledge of and skills in RJ. Join us to: 
          - Develop a foundation in restorative justice’s history, philosophy and principles.  
          - Practice transferrable facilitation skills for leading restorative circles and processes. 
          - Learn about Philadelphia’s vibrant community of restorative practitioners and organizations, and consider how you can contribute to a citywide restorative
               movement. 

Who is This For? 
Everyone is welcome to this accessible program, though educators in PreK-12 and higher education settings and members of the North Philadelphia community will be prioritized for this pilot year’s enrollment. Throughout the program, participants will learn how to apply RJ skills to the classroom, school, and youth development spaces.  

Schedule 
          - July Introductory Course (4 weeks):  Restorative Justice Foundations
                         4 synchronous online meetings via Zoom 
                         Thursday evenings from July 9 to July 30 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
          - Fall Semester Course (12 weeks):  Restorative Justice Practices
                         3-4 in-person meetings and remaining weeks synchronous online meetings via Zoom
                         Thursday evenings from September 17 to December 10 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm 

Interested? Participate in Our Pilot Cohort at No Cost!  
There is no cost for participation in the 2026 pilot cohort, although a full commitment is required. 
 

Applications will open on Friday, May 22, 2026 and close on Friday, June 26, 2026 at 5:00 pm. 
 

For more information, contact program manager Luca Poxon at luca.poxon@temple.edu.