You went into education because you care. You've been to the equity training. You've read the books, sat in the PD, nodded along to the slide about belonging.

And you're still watching the same students get pushed out. The same kids stay in the office. The same patterns repeat — in discipline, in curriculum, in how meetings run, in who gets the benefit of the doubt.

It's not because you don't care. It's because caring isn't enough if the culture you're operating inside keeps producing the same outcomes.

This course is about naming that culture — and building the practices to interrupt it.

WHAT THIS COURSE IS

Restorative Justice and Racial Justice: An Introduction is a self-paced online course that puts two frameworks in conversation: the work of Tema Okun and Kenneth Jones on white supremacy culture, and Restorative Justice rooted in Indigenous values of interconnection.

Together, they help you do three things:

Name what's happening. Urgency, perfectionism, defensiveness, individualism — these aren't just personality traits. They are patterns embedded in institutions, and they cause harm. You will leave this course able to identify them in your classroom, your staff meetings, and yourself.

Understand where they come from. White supremacy culture didn't appear by accident. Neither did Restorative Justice. This course traces both — so you're not just applying a practice, you understand why it matters and where it comes from.

Start practicing. Not perfectly. Not all at once. The course gives you real tools for building relationships, repairing harm, and creating the conditions where accountability is actually possible — starting where you are, with what you have.

WHAT'S INSIDE

Five modules. Short video lessons. Guided reflection prompts after each one.

You'll hear from seasoned practitioners and from past participants — honest reflections on what shifted, what challenged them, and what they're still sitting with.

Module by module, you'll explore:

• The roots and values of Restorative Justice, grounded in Indigenous worldviews — and why that lineage matters
• How white supremacy culture shows up in schools, specifically: in discipline, in relationships, in how authority operates in a building
• The intersections of race, power, and discipline in education
• Everyday Restorative tools for building relationships before crisis and repairing harm when it occurs
• How to begin embodying this work in your role — without waiting until you feel like an expert

WHO THIS IS FOR

Individual educators who are done waiting for their school to lead. You're ready to go deeper on your own, bring what you learn back to your practice, and stop pretending the equity training you sat through last fall was enough.

School and district leaders who want their staff to have a shared foundation. This course gives your team common language, a real framework, and an entry point into this work that doesn't require a full professional development day to deliver.

Both of you belong here. The course was built for people at different stages. You don't need to come in as an expert. You need to come in willing to look honestly at what's in front of you.

WHAT THIS ISN'T

This is not a behavior management program. It won't give you scripts for handling difficult students or a flowchart for de-escalation.

It is not a certification. Completing this course does not make you an RJ practitioner. It is a foundation — an introduction to the values, analysis, and practices that Restorative Justice is actually built on.

It is not neutral. Restorative Justice and Racial Justice cannot be separated from the history of who has been harmed by school systems and who has not. That analysis is present throughout.

And it is not a quick fix. White supremacy culture is not dismantled in five modules. But you will leave with more clarity about what you're up against — and more to work with.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• 5 modules with short video lessons and guided reflection prompts
• Real-world classroom stories and case studies
• Participant reflection clips — honest, vulnerable, and grounded in actual practice

Self-paced. No deadlines. Return to it when you need it. 

Leading a team, department, or school through this content? Group pricing is available.

Email info@amplifyrj.com to talk through options.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is this course self-paced? Yes. Once you enroll, you have access to all five modules and can move through them on your own timeline. There are no deadlines or live sessions attached to this course.
2. Do I need any prior knowledge of Restorative Justice or Racial Justice to take this? No. This course is designed as an introduction. You don't need background in either framework to get value from it. If you've already been doing this work for a while, the course will give you new language and a more explicit framework for what you may already be practicing.
3. What does "on-demand" mean? Can I access it immediately after purchase? Yes. You'll receive access as soon as your purchase is complete.
4. How long will it take to complete? That depends on how deeply you engage with the reflection prompts. The video lessons across all five modules are designed to be digestible — most educators complete the course over a few sessions. Plan for more time if you take the reflection work seriously, which is where most of the learning actually happens.
5. Is this a certification program? No. This course is an introduction to Restorative Justice and Racial Justice, not a practitioner certification. It builds a foundation. Deeper training and ongoing practice are what build the skill.
6. I'm a school or district leader. Can I purchase access for my whole staff? Yes. Group pricing is available for teams. Email info@amplifyrj.com with your context and we'll work out the right option.
7. Will this course tell me what to do when a student is in crisis or a conflict happens in my classroom? Not directly. This course is about building the foundation — the values, analysis, and proactive practices — that make Restorative responses possible when harm does occur. If you're looking for responsive tools, those grow out of the groundwork this course covers.
8. Is this course only for educators who work with students of color, or in high-need schools? White supremacy culture operates in every school, regardless of demographics. The patterns this course names — urgency, perfectionism, defensiveness, individualism — are present across contexts. This course is for any educator who wants to look at those patterns honestly and practice something different.
9. What if I have questions while I'm going through the course? Reach out to info@amplifyrj.com. We're here.