School-Based RJ Trainings

All of our school work is guided by the Restorative Ecological Model (REM)

School-Based Restorative Justice Training

Something is off in your school.

You might notice it in different ways:

  •  A conflict that didn’t resolve and keeps resurfacing
  •  Students disengaging or shutting down
  •  Staff carrying tension that never quite gets addressed
  •  Discipline patterns that repeat, even when everyone is trying

Most schools reach out at this point. And that makes sense. When something breaks down, you look for a way to repair it.

But what we have learned is this: The issue is rarely the moment itself. It’s the container around it.

When the conditions for honest communication, trust, and shared accountability aren’t in place, even the best interventions fall short. Conversations don’t go deep enough. Agreements don’t hold. People leave the room without real shift.

So while schools often come to us because something went wrong, we don’t start with the incident. We start with the conditions.

A Different Starting Point

Most restorative justice training focuses on tools — circles, conferences, scripts for difficult conversations. Those tools matter. But tools only work when the relational foundation is strong enough to hold them.

Before a school can repair harm, it needs:

  •  Enough trust for people to speak honestly
  •  Shared norms for how to listen and respond
  •  A sense of community that makes accountability possible

That foundation is what we call the container. And building that container is Tier 1 work.

All of our work is guided by the Restorative Ecological Model (REM), which understands school communities as living systems — interconnected, layered, and capable of regeneration when the conditions are right.

What We Offer

Our work is structured in tiers — not as separate programs, but as a progression that reflects how communities actually develop.

Community Building

This is the ground everything else stands on. We work with staff and students to build shared language, consistent circle practice, relational norms, and the capacity to be honest with each other. This is not a preliminary step. It is the work that makes all other restorative practices possible.

Harm Repair

When harm or conflict occurs, we support structured processes that allow for real accountability and repair. This includes facilitated harm circles, restorative conferences, and restorative conflict mediation. These processes are carefully prepared and paced around readiness — not urgency.

Reintegration & Intensive Support

Tier 3 supports students and situations that require deeper, sustained intervention. This includes re-entry following suspension or expulsion, Circles of Support and Accountability (COSAs), coordinated support involving counselors, specialists, families, and case workers, and ongoing circles and check-ins to stabilize and rebuild connection over time. Reintegration is not just procedural. It is relational.

How We Work With Schools

We don’t do one-off trainings and walk away. We work in partnership — with teachers, administrators, counselors, and leadership — because culture shift requires the whole system.
Our engagements typically include:

  •  Initial consultation and school community assessment
  •  Staff and leadership training across tiers
  •  Ongoing coaching and implementation support
  •  Facilitated circles and restorative processes as needed
  •  Restorative conflict mediation for more complex situations
  •  Leadership coaching for administrators navigating cultural change

We move at the pace of your school’s readiness — not a predetermined timeline.

What Makes This Different

Restorative practices are increasingly common in schools. How they are practiced varies widely.
At TTP Global, we lead with conditions, not compliance. That means:

  •  We start with listening. Before any training, we want to understand your school — its people, history, and current conditions.
  •  We center Tier 1. Not as a step, but as the foundation.
  •  We include leadership. This work cannot live only in classrooms.
  •  We stay present. Real change happens over time, not in a single day of training.
  •  We don’t rush. Holding a circle doesn’t guarantee repair — the conditions have to be there for it to matter.

We measure success in what holds over time.

What People Say

These endorsements reflect work conducted through The Town Project — the same practitioners and approach now continuing through TTP Global LLC.

Additional Endorsements from district/school leaders:

The Town Project plays an important role in supporting our school district’s implementation of Restorative Justice. This organization is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and healing within educational environments by emphasizing community building, understanding, restorative communication skills, accountability, and reflections. Through collaborative efforts with our school district, The Town Project helps to facilitate Restorative Justice trainings for staff. By focusing on repairing harm, building relationships, and fostering a culture of empathy, The Town Project contributes significantly to creating a safer and more inclusive educational environment for everyone involved. Their commitment to Restorative Justice aligns with the district’s strategic direction for equity.

Hong Nguyen, EdD
(she/her/hers)
Director, Educational Equity
San Ramon Valley Unified School District

Dr. Congrave Wilson has been an invaluable asset to our educational community at Steindorf STEAM School, where she collaborated with us to implement Restorative Practices. Her commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment has significantly impacted our school community.

As the founder of the Town Project, Dr. Congrave Wilson has demonstrated an unwavering passion for creating positive change within educational settings. Her expertise in Restorative Practices has been instrumental in training our teachers, providing them with the necessary tools to build strong, supportive relationships with students, and creating a culture of empathy and understanding.

What sets Dr. Congrave Wilson apart is her ability to tailor her approach to meet the unique needs of each educational institution. Her workshops are informative and engaging, fostering a collaborative spirit among educators and inspiring them to implement Restorative Practices in their classrooms.

Furthermore, Dr. Congrave Wilson’s commitment extends beyond the initial training sessions. She has been readily available to talk with me and provide ongoing support and guidance, ensuring a seamless integration of Restorative Practices into our school’s ethos. Her dedication to continuous improvement and genuine concern for the well-being of students and staff members have left an indelible mark on our school community.

I wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Sherry Congrave Wilson and the Town Project. Her contributions to our school have been transformative, enhancing the educational experience for students and educators alike. I do not doubt that her passion and expertise will continue to impact educational communities positively.

Lisa MacFarland
Principal
Steindorf STEAM School

The following endorsements reflect work conducted through The Town Project — the same team and approach now continuing through TTP Global LLC.

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Most schools don’t start this work when everything is going well. They start when something feels off. That’s not a problem. That’s where the work begins. We start with a conversation — no obligation, no pitch. Just listening.

School-Based Restorative Justice Trainings

Schools are living ecosystems.

Every interaction between students, educators, families, and leadership shapes the health of the whole community.

When relationships begin to fray, the impact extends far beyond individual conflicts—it affects trust, belonging, learning, and the culture of the entire school.
At TTP Global, we don't begin with programs.
We begin by understanding the conditions that shape behavior, relationships, and organizational culture.

Using the Restorative Ecological Model™ (REM),
we partner with schools to build communities
where accountability grows from connection,
communication becomes more courageous,
and restorative practices become woven into
everyday life—not simply used as interventions
when something goes wrong.

Every School Has a Culture

Whether intentionally designed or not, every school already has a culture. The question isn’t whether culture exists. The question is whether that culture creates the conditions for students and adults to thrive. Many schools experience recurring challenges:

These challenges rarely exist in isolation.
They are signals that the ecosystem itself needs attention.
Rather than asking, “How do we fix this behavior?” we ask:
What conditions produced this outcome—and what conditions need to change?

The Restorative Ecological Model™ (REM)

Our work is grounded in the Restorative Ecological Model™ (REM), a framework that helps schools understand how restorative practices, trauma-informed care, and power literacy work together to create sustainable change. Rather than viewing behavior as an isolated problem, REM helps educators understand schools as interconnected living systems.
The model is built around three integrated capacities:

Attunement

Trauma-Informed Capacity

Helping educators understand how regulation, stress, and nervous system awareness influence learning, behavior, and relationships.

Balance

Power Literacy

Building awareness of identity, bias, positional authority, equity, and shared accountability so schools can make healthier decisions together.

Regeneration

Restorative Practices

Developing practical skills for communication, relationship-building, conflict resolution, and community repair.

How We Partner With Schools

Every school begins from a different place. Some are introducing restorative practices for the first time. Others are working to deepen implementation after years of effort. Some are navigating conflict, leadership transitions, or organizational change. Our partnerships are designed around your context rather than a predetermined package. Depending on your needs, partnerships may include:

Rather than delivering isolated trainings, we work alongside schools to strengthen the systems that support lasting change.

How We Partner With Schools

Introductory Trainings

Foundational workshops introducing restorative practices and the Restorative Ecological Model™.

Multi-Day Professional Learning

Sequential trainings that deepen staff understanding and practical application over time.

Leadership Partnerships

Coaching and consultation for administrators and leadership teams navigating implementation, organizational culture, and complex challenges.

Long-Term School Partnerships

Ongoing collaboration supporting sustainable implementation through coaching, facilitation, planning, and systems development.

Our Goal

Our goal is not simply to teach restorative practices. Our goal is to help schools become communities where restorative ways of being shape everyday interactions—between students, educators, families, and leadership. When the conditions change, relationships change. When relationships change, culture changes. And when culture changes, schools become places where both young people and adults can flourish.

Ready to Begin?

Whether your school is just getting started or looking to strengthen existing restorative work, we'd love to learn about your community and explore what partnership could look like.