There are seven pre-course modules. Modules one to five are assessed in an online quiz, module six involves a written report of a restorative justice conference you observe, and module seven involves a phone assessment with a trainer.

• You can start the pre-course modules anytime. It is good to start early, as soon as you join a restorative justice provider. Start with module one.
• Talk to your provider about observing a conference as soon as possible. You will need to observe a conference for module six.
• Thoroughly read each module and complete the practice exercises before beginning each assessment.
• Once you have completed the module one quiz assessment and submitted your application form, you will be sent access to the other module assessments.
• You can work on module six and observe a conference as soon as you have completed module one.

Facilitator training courses generally run twice each year, in Wellington and Auckland.

Training is free-of-charge if you are a facilitator for a Ministry of Justice contracted restorative justice provider. Provider organisations generally cover the costs of travel and accommodation. Discuss this with your provider organisation.

The training covers a lot of information (you'll get a workbook to take home with you) and provides lots of opportunities to practice skills and get feedback.

Courses run from Monday to Friday, between 8.30am-5.30pm. Trainees need to attend the full week. Lunch and refreshments are included.

"Absolutely superb course... intense, but by far the best training I have ever been on. The trainers were knowledgeable and humble. They kept us all interested and focused, and I feel completely ready to move on to learning more as I start conferencing."