Alternatives is hosting a free, nationwide virtual intro training on Trauma Informed Care and Restorative Justice practices.
Designed specifically for people who work with youth, this concise session offers a practical preview of our essential frameworks – all with racial equity integrated in:
1. Restorative Justice Practices: Shift from punitive discipline to proactive community building. Build your toolkit for implementing a restorative mindset and practices.
2. Trauma-Informed Care: Behavior is communication. Learn trauma-informed ways to respond to dysregulated students.
We are offering two dates and times for this live, virtual training:
-Thursday, October 22, 2026, 11:00 AM CST
-Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 1:00 PM CST
Help your team build a safer, more supportive culture this year without adding to their administrative burden.
Alternatives is a youth development organization that operates as a support system for more than 5,000 of Chicago’s young people and their families each year. Alternatives’ mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems.
Alternatives’ training team delivers training and capacity-building technical assistance not only within Illinois but also outside the state. Our trainings are perfect for adults working with young people, schools, and community-based organizations. We offer training in racial equity, trauma-informed care, restorative justice practices, and more.
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