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

Meet the Trainers

Kate Crozier

Prior to working at CJI, Kate spent most of her career working with women impacted by violence.  She has spent 20 years working to address the impacts of gender-based violence through a mix of feminist anti-violence work which included counselling, advocacy, practical support and restorative justice work.  Both of these fields of work have fed her interest in tackling both personal and systemic issues through non-carceral pathways. Kate brings to this training, 7+years of experience working with and training others in Facilitated Dialogue as well as a depth of experienced working with survivors, people who have caused sexual harm and their families.  Throughout this time, she has provided supervision to FD practitioners and fellow trainers.  In addition to supporting the team at CJI, Kate offers coaching to the leadership team for a restorative justice organization in Australia.

Kelly Rico