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Core Training
Everyone starts here. Six modules.
9.5 hours
You become a Circle Facilitator in training
Become a facilitator
Circle Facilitator Pathway
From your first training to leading circles.
Our volunteer facilitators hold restorative circles with young people in schools, communities and the justice system. Everyone starts with the same core training, then builds experience alongside our team.
How the pathway works
Two steps of training, then you grow from co-facilitator to lead.
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Choose your stream
School and Community
12 hours in total
Restorative Justice
20 hours in total
One or both
You start as
Level 1 Circle Facilitator
Co-facilitate alongside an experienced lead in group and prevention programs.
Level 1 certificate of completion once your training is complete and you are on the roster
You grow into
Level 2 Circle Facilitator
Lead circles independently, including 1:1 circles and intervention work.
Earned with experience
Where you'll hold circles
Facilitators work across our programs, always alongside our team.
In schools
Classroom and small-group circles that build connection and help students work through conflict.
In the community
Prevention and group programs with young people in neighbourhoods across Toronto.
In restorative justice
Circles with young people diverted from the court system, their families and those affected.
Ready to take the first step?
Tell us a bit about yourself and we'll be in touch about the next Core Training.