Training & Consulting

 
 
 
 

We’ve been doing the work here at CRYJ for a long time…

For over 25 years, CRYJ has utilized a community-based approach to provide unique and effective restorative processes to youth who’ve caused harm to themselves or others. As CRYJ is the only organization of its kind in Montana, we’re often asked to share our learned expertise— and we’re passionate about doing so!

In addition to our annual free community trainings, CRYJ also provides more content- and trainee-specific services. If you’re interested in exploring how we can collaborate, fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page or email us to schedule a free consultation.

Trainings

CRYJ’s trainings are highly interactive, blending engaging presentations with hands-on participation. We prioritize flexibility, customizing our trainings based on group size, desired length of time, and location. Here are a few of our most-requested trainings:

  • Restorative Circles with youth

  • Victim-Offender Conferencing with youth

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Restorative Practices in schools 

  • Restorative approaches to working with youth in groups

  • Trauma informed approaches to working with youth

Consultation

Looking to dive deeper into your organization’s unique goals and challenges? Our consultation services are designed to be tailored to your needs, whether you’re an organizational leader, program director, or small team. The following are areas in which we can provide subject-matter expertise:

  • Restorative Justice and Positive Youth Development practices

  • Teen Workshop Development

  • Developing court system, school, and community partnerships

  • Funding strategies for youth-serving Restorative Justice nonprofits

cost

CRYJ’s training and consultation fees factor in length of engagement and preparation, location of delivery, size of training group, and the for-profit/non-profit status of trainees. All of which is to say, it depends! We work with interested parties to find a training/consulting cost that feels reasonable and doable for everyone.

Who we work with

CRYJ has had the privilege of working with individuals, classrooms, schools, and organizations of all shapes and sizes. Some groups we’ve partnered with in recent years include:

  • Billings Public Schools

  • Kalispell Public Schools

  • Bigfork Public Schools

  • Montana 4H

  • Montana Office of Public Instruction

  • Montana Board of Crime Control

  • Montana Conservation Corp

  • Montana Healthcare Foundation