You want to effect real change.
Restorative Practices will teach you how.
I'm Interested In
Changing the World Through Relationships and Community
Restorative practices is a field of study that explores how to strengthen the social bonds that connect and heal our relationships and communities. With the IIRP Graduate School’s online, in-person, and blended programs, you can learn how to effect real, lasting change for yourself and the world around you.
How We Effect Real Change
Graduate Programs
Earn your master’s degree or graduate certificate in restorative practices with a flexible program that you can customize to your goals.
Professional Development
Learn how to apply restorative practices in your community and place of work with online, in-person, and blended professional development experiences for you and your team.
Other Services
Receive customized services and consulting to help you effectively apply restorative practices to meet your unique needs.
Education and Professional Development in Restorative Practices
The IIRP was created to empower students and leaders with the tools, resources, and knowledge to strengthen social connections and relationships. With the flexibility to learn both online and in person, you can take the next step towards building a stronger, more resilient community that can face anything, together.
"My time at the IIRP has had a profound impact on various aspects of my life. It has helped me identify and address personal biases which, in turn, has allowed me to be more effective in my interactions with students. It has helped me become a better and more empathetic listener with friends and family as well. I have also been able to offer valuable strategies to friends who are parents facing challenging behaviors at home."
- Ivelisse Cotto, '24, Chicago, IL
"The IIRP not only allowed me the opportunity to obtain my master's degree; it took me on a journey to redefine who I am as a human while at the same time allowing me to broaden my lens."
- Bennie L. Williams, Jr., '23, Baltimore, MD
“My ongoing coursework through the IIRP has bolstered my contributions both to my business and in my community ministry involvements. I love having an opportunity to positively influence the company I lead. I have been planting tiny seeds and watching them sprout forth and blossom."
- Jonathan Shenk, '24, Princeton Junction, NJ
“As I began exploring programs that would help me go beyond the basic skills of facilitation, I fell in love with the IIRP's holistic approach. The results of my restorative-informed resolutions are overwhelmingly positive. It's a daily motivator for me to keep doing this work, to keep offering opportunities for a different path to accountability and healing."
- Marti McCaleb, Denver, CO
More from the IIRP
This Week’s Podcast
Listen to our latest episode of Restorative Works!, the IIRP podcast that dives into stories about applied restorative practices from around the world.
Featured Publications
Continue your education in restorative practices with a variety of workbooks, manuals, papers, and other published works.
Resources and Research
To support your restorative journey, we’ve compiled resources and materials to aid in your research and provide additional information on the topics you care about most.
2025 IIRP World Conference
October 19-22, 2025
Join us as we convene a global pool of restorative practitioners from the fields of education, higher education, criminal justice, healthcare, community engagement, social services, government, non-governmental organizations, and more as we engage with new concepts and proven methods for the essential work of strengthening communities and social bonds. You’re invited to experience influential keynote speakers, panel discussions, and compelling engagement sessions with expert restorative practitioners.
