Facilitated Dialogue Training April 21-23 + 28-30, 2026 (Virtual)

Facilitated Dialogue Training for Sexual Harm (Virtual) April 21-23 + 28-30, 2026 1:00pm-5:00pm EST each day

An advanced 24-hour training for practitioners committed to restorative justice in the context of justice and healing from sexual harm

Facilitated Dialogue (FD) is the core model our agency uses to support survivors of sexual harm who wish to engage in a restorative process with the person(s) who harmed them. This training is designed for practitioners who are ready to deepen their skills and who intend to use restorative justice specifically in situations of sexual harm. It is not a training about whether restorative justice is appropriate for sexual violence; instead, it teaches how to steward this work ethically, safely, and with great care.

Grounded in restorative justice values and shaped by trauma-informed, survivor-centered practice, Facilitated Dialogue expands on Transformative Mediation and basic understanding of sexual harm to meet the unique relational, emotional, and systemic complexities of sexual harm. Participants learn how to accompany people impacted by sexual harm including survivors and those who have caused harm as well as others impacted like family or friends through a rigorous, multi-stage process that centers choice, readiness, accountability, and safety.

Developed for practitioners with foundational mediation experience and trauma-informed training, this program offers a rare opportunity to learn a specialized approach used across individual, family, workplace, and community contexts. It also acknowledges the truth of this work: Facilitated Dialogue is a practice that requires ongoing reflection, mentorship, and skill stewardship. This training is an entry point into a deeper discipline, not a standalone qualification.

Through group learning, individual reflection, case examples, structured observation, and immersive role-play, participants gain a working understanding of the FD model—from first contact to preparation, dialogue, and follow-up—even as they continue developing the judgment required for real-life cases.

What the Training Covers

• The values and commitments that ground Facilitated Dialogue
• The full FD process and its application to cases of sexual harm
• Building relationships of trust: meeting participants and assessing readiness
• Case development with survivors
• Case development with those who have caused harm
• Dialogue facilitation and follow-up
• Safety planning and risk management throughout the process
• How to move forward when dialogue is not appropriate or not possible
• Skill practice through role-plays and observation
• Considerations for mentorship and real-world application

Who This Training Is For

This training is designed for practitioners who:

• have foundational knowledge of Transformative Mediation (or equivalent),
• have familiarity and experience working with sexual harm and/or gender-based violence
• have experience with trauma-informed support, and
• are seeking to build the specific skills needed to practice restorative justice in situations of sexual harm.

This training is required for all Revive Facilitated Dialogue volunteers.’

If you questions or concerns around if this training is right for you, connect with Revive Program Coordinator, Julie Schelter at [email protected]. 

Tax Receipts: CJI does not provide a tax letter as we are not a recognized educational organization. This does not mean you cannot claim the expense.  It depends on each individual’s situation, which can be addressed by a tax accountant. 

Withdrawal/Refund Policy: Pre-paid registrants may receive a refund, less a $100.00 administrative fee, if notice is received in writing (letter, email) four weeks prior to the start date of a workshop.  If notification is received less than four weeks prior to the start date no refund is issued. However, credit may be applied toward another date or workshop. A $100.00 administrative fee is applied to a transfer in dates.

Non –Attendance: Non-attendance of a registrant at a workshop without notification does not constitute withdrawal and no refund or transfer is applicable. If notification is provided in writing (letter, email) four weeks prior to the commencement of a workshop transfer is permitted within a one year period.  Consideration will be made for “exceptional” circumstances (illness, compassionate grounds).  Please note that a $100.00 administrative fee applies to all transfers.

Cancellation Policy: CJI reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to unforeseen circumstances.

Absenteeism/Class Attendance: As professionals who are interested in co-creating a high quality learning experience, we know that your commitment to the workshop includes attending all of the training dates.  Because we are committed to offering a professional program, we need to ensure that individuals who receive our certificates have actually covered the full curriculum.

Transfer: Transfers are dependent upon availability of space in a workshop. A $100.00 administrative fee applies for a transfer of part of a workshop to another date.

Please note: early bird rate ends March 24, 2026 at which point tickets will be $999