Advoz, Lancaster's mediation and restorative justice center, will offer a new opportunity for volunteers to help build healthier and more equitable communities by facilitating restorative justice dialogue with youths who commit crimes and those they may have impacted. Restorative justice is a practice that enables those affected by crime or conflict to be directly involved in resolving the issues they face, while also providing a safe and supportive space for individuals to communicate, stay accountable, and rebuild relationships. A volunteer facilitator is responsible for facilitating conversations with both parties individually and between those affected by the crime.

Advoz, 53 N. Duke St., Lancaster, will host an introductory training in Conflict Communication & Culture on Friday, March 31. The specialized training sessions in Restorative Facilitation will take place via Zoom from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 4 to 18, and in person from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22.

Volunteer candidates can use the code COM-DISC to register for a discount. CEUs and CLEs are available to those taking the training professionally. To register and find out more about being a restorative facilitator, visit https://advoz.org/volunteer. To learn more, contact Krista Rittenhouse at krista@advoz.org or 717-397-2404. The deadline for registration is Friday, March 17.