Eric Butler is a Restorative Justice Educator and Activist. He is featured in the award-winning Documentary, CIRCLES and is founder of Talking Peace. A Hurricane Katrina survivor, he relocated to Oakland, California where he rebuilt a new life, successfully facilitating Grief Circles in response to homicide and extreme violence in area schools as part of Catholic Charities’ crisis response program. He also worked as a lead mediator with Youth Uprising, where he mediated conflicts on the ground in Oakland neighborhoods and schools.
Eric was first introduced to the world of activism as a child, joining Selma Alabama's 21st Century Leadership Camp with his mentor Ted Quant, where he was involved in unfair education protests and sit in's, and learned a lot about politics and social injustice happening in America. More...
All Fees Based in the Value of Reciprocity and Needs-Based Mutual Support.
$199 Individual
$899 Team of 6
YOUTH 24 & UNDER FREE
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Free Bonus Screening of CIRCLES
A Restorative Justice Documentary Option Included at Registration
A deep dive with Talking Peace's Eric Butler. Includes Recordings, Completion Certificate & Screening of CIRCLES: A Documentary as Bonus Asset.
Week One:
The role of the RJ Coordinator--onsite/offsite
Week Two:
Three Major Misconceptions about RJE (Restorative Justice in Education) and tools to transform them
Week Three:
Secrets to Building a School-Wide Restorative System, from an Insider’s View
Week Four:
The Qualities Every Facilitator Should Have & Build
Week Five:
The Essential Tools for Facilitation
Week Six:
Working With Professionals Who Are Skeptical
Week Seven:
Responding to Violence and Racism in the US With an RJ Response Network