The Restorative Justice Model is a philosophy founded on the belief that justice is best served when the community, victim, and offender receive balanced attention and when all parties gain tangible benefits from their interactions with the juvenile and criminal justice system. Participants in this workshop—which will have a strong focus on reducing violence in schools, as well as within communities—will engage in a hands-on discussion/training session using a Restorative Justice practice called the Peacemaking Circles model. Participants will be provided with basic information about the use of the model, including the talking piece, principles common to all circles, and establishing rules and guidelines.