Apply by May 21 to join the Restorative Practices (RP) Program as a Faculty or Staff RP Facilitator
May 08, 2025Interested in becoming a Restorative Practices (RP) facilitator? Please apply here to let us know of your interest in participating in a Level 1 Facilitator Training. After the Level 1 Training, you are expected to participate in the program as a facilitator for a minimum of two years.
As an RP facilitator, you are expected to:
- Actively participate in monthly RP facilitator planning/training meetings.
- Facilitate a minimum of four RP interventions throughout the year based on program needs. RP interventions include Community Building Circles, Harm Circles, RP Conferences, facilitation of professional development and training, student orientations and trainings, etc.
- Participate in the ongoing professional development and scholarship of Restorative Practices to inform best practices within the School of Nursing, including but not limited to development of curriculum, dissemination of program materials, scholarly articles, and presentations at professional conferences.
- Engage in ongoing personal and professional development related to restorative principles. Each facilitator is responsible for serving as a role model for the In UniSON Statement.
Level 1 training sessions will take place in person on the Baltimore campus during the following days. Trainees are expected to attend all three sessions.
- Wednesday, May 28, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Thursday, May 29, noon - 5 p.m.
- Friday, May 30, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
If you are interested in learning more about the program, join us for a virtual open house on Thursday, May 15, from 11:30 a.m. – noon. Register Here.
The deadline to apply is May 21, or until spots are filled.
You can learn more about Restorative Practices and what the program offers here. Questions about the facilitator role and trainings can be directed to Hannah Murphy Buc, PhD, RN, director of Restorative Practices, at hmurphybuc@umaryland.edu.