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Scope of Services: Community Based Restorative Circles and Restorative Practices The purpose of this contract is to strengthen community healing, foster meaningful dialogue, and build local capacity through restorative practices and support anti-violence work and culture. Services will support the Neighborhood Social Services division by providing trauma-informed facilitation, restorative justice education, and community engagement opportunities that promote trust, resilience, and collective problem-solving. The contract amount shall not exceed $5,000. The contract term will be from August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027.

Scope of Work:

1. Restorative Practices Training

The Contractor will design and facilitate a total of four (4) interactive restorative practices trainings.

Staff Training (1)

The Contractor will deliver one (1) training for Division staff focused on integrating restorative approaches into organizational culture and service delivery.

Training topics may include:

• Foundations of restorative practices

• Trauma-informed intersection with Restorative Practice work

• Restorative language and relationship building

• Circle facilitation fundamentals

• Conflict prevention and resolution

• Building psychological safety

• Practical applications within social service settings

Community Trainings (3)

The Contractor will facilitate three (3) community-based trainings designed to increase public understanding and use of restorative practices.

Community trainings may include:

• Introduction to restorative circles

• Community healing practices

• Restorative responses to conflict

• Building community trust

• Communication and active listening

• Accountability and repair

• Creating safe spaces for dialogue

• Community leadership through restorative practices

Each training will include participant engagement activities, facilitated discussion, and practical tools that participants can apply within their organizations, neighborhoods, or community groups.

2. Community Resilience Certification Breakout Session

The Contractor will develop and facilitate one (1) breakout session as part of the Community Trauma Certificate Series.

Services include:

• Collaborative session planning

• Development of presentation materials and submitting for review ahead of session

• Introduction and training on restorative practices

• Interactive learning activities

• Trauma-informed facilitation

• Participant discussion and engagement

• Question-and-answer session

• Facilitation of a mock restorative circle with partisans

The breakout session will be up to four (4) hours in length and will focus on restorative approaches to healing, resilience, community connection, and collective recovery following trauma.

3. Restorative Circle Facilitation

The Contractor will facilitate up to three (3) restorative circles during the contract period.

Circles may be requested to support:

• Community healing

• Relationship building

• Team development

• Conflict resolution

• Community dialogue

• Program participant engagement

• Trust-building initiatives

• Collaborative problem-solving

Services include:

• Circle planning

• Participant preparation

• Facilitation

• Documentation of themes (excluding confidential participant information)

• Recommendations for follow-up activities, when appropriate

Each circle will utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and restorative facilitation practices that prioritize participant safety, respect, and voluntary participation.

4. Consultation Services

The Contractor will provide consultation services to Division leadership and designated staff to support implementation of restorative practices.

Consultation may include:

• Guidance on restorative implementation strategies

• Program development recommendations

• Facilitation planning

• Review of engagement approaches

• Technical assistance

• Staff coaching

• Resource recommendations

• Best practices for community engagement and restorative programming

Consultation hours will be scheduled in collaboration with the Division throughout the contract period.

Deliverables

The Contractor will provide:

• One (1) staff restorative practices training

• Three (3) community restorative practices trainings

• One (1) four-hour facilitated breakout session for the Community Trauma Series

• Up to three (3) facilitated restorative circles

• Scheduled consultation hours for technical assistance and implementation support

• Training materials and participant resources

• Session agendas and facilitation guides

• Summary reports documenting participation, key themes, recommendations, and completed activities, as appropriate

Expected Outcomes

This engagement is intended to:

• Increase knowledge and application of restorative practices among staff and community members.

• Strengthen community relationships and trust.

• Build local capacity to facilitate restorative conversations.

• Promote healing-centered engagement following individual and collective trauma.

• Improve communication and conflict resolution skills.

• Support long-term community resilience through restorative approaches.

• Enhance the Division's ability to integrate restorative practices into ongoing community engagement and service delivery.

Contractor Qualifications:

• Certification/ Education in Restorative practices

• Demonstrated background in Restorative Practices

• Knowledge of anti-violence principles

• References upon request