resources
Restorative Change happens when you have the Training, Resources & a Team of people behind you.
k-12
BOOKS FOR K-12
VIDEOS
Restorative Practices and San Francisco Public Schools
The fundamental premise of restorative practices is that people are happier, more cooperative and productive, and more likely to make positive changes when those in authority do things with them, rather than to them or for them.
higher education
BOOKS FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
circles
BOOKS FOR CIRCLES
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Circle Forward by Kay Pranis and Carolyn Watson
PDFs
justice
BOOKS FOR JUSTICE
joel friesz
Joel Friesz has worked with communities across North Dakota and region for 18+ years to implement restorative practices into K-12 schools, the juvenile justice system, adult corrections, higher education, and other community entities.
Before assuming his current position as Executive Director of the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) in January 2022, Joel served for four years on the NACRJ Board of Directors.
Joel currently serves on the North Dakota Juvenile Justice State Advisory Group, a Governor appointed position he has held since 2013. In 2016, Joel completed the Reducing Racial & Ethnic Disparities in Juvenile Justice Certificate Program at Georgetown University.
Joel is a nationally certified Green Dot Bystander Intervention Community Instructor for reducing power-based personal violence and served for three years as a Facilitator of Sexual Assault Prevention and Advocacy for North Dakota State University.
In 2020, Joel completed a yearlong formation course to become a member of the Fargo chapter of Presentation Associates, an international group focused on peace and justice in partnership with Sisters of the Presentation.
Joel provides training and coaching on subjects such as restorative justice, restorative practices in education, circle process, implicit bias, bullying prevention, sexual assault and domestic violence prevention, and LGBT+ advocacy.
Joel received his bachelor’s degree from North Dakota State University (Fargo, ND) and holds a master’s degree in Strategic Leadership from the University of Mary (Bismarck, ND). A native of Flasher, ND, Joel has resided in Fargo for over 20 years.
kelli adams
Kelli Adams works as a Restorative Practitioner and Consultant in school districts throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota.
Kelli was a Middle School Educator for 33 years who “rewired” to continue working with youth and educators using both restorative justice and the circle process through her LLC.
Kelli earned both her Bachelor's and Master’s degrees from the University of North Dakota and has taught at the elementary, middle, and college levels.