Date and time
Tuesday, April 1 · 11am - 2pm CEST
Location
Online
About this event
About the Seminar:
This seminar provides a comprehensive exploration of restorative justice approaches tailored for young people. Participants will gain practical tools for fostering positive change, managing conflict, and promoting accountability.
Key areas include implementing restorative conversations, managing group dynamics, and understanding trauma-informed practices.
Through interactive discussions and case studies, attendees will develop strategies to support young people in taking responsibility for their actions while building stronger, healthier relationships. The session will also cover integrating restorative practices within professional environments and creating long-lasting positive outcomes.
The seminar aligns with the principles outlined in The National Protocol on Reducing Unnecessary Criminalisation of Looked-after Children and Care Leavers, emphasizing the importance of restorative approaches in supporting vulnerable young people. By promoting constructive responses to challenging behaviour, restorative practices help prevent the criminalisation of children in care, fostering positive development and reducing long-term negative outcomes.
Who Should Attend:
Professionals and practitioners working with children and young people in social care, education, youth justice, and related sectors.
About the Trainer:
Silvia Lopez Quijada is a Lecturer in Criminal Justice at Nottingham Trent University with extensive experience in youth justice and restorative practices. As a former Youth Justice Officer in South London, she specialized in supporting high-risk young offenders through restorative and trauma-informed approaches. Silvia's research focuses on the intersection of restorative justice and neurocriminology, applying cutting-edge findings to practical interventions. She has contributed to key research projects on youth resilience and agency in the face of adversity.
