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Rosanne WIlson |
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PGCCCP is honored to recognize Rosanne C. Wilson, our longest serving active volunteer facilitator. Rosanne has been in the program since 2015, and has continued to be an integral member of the PGCCCP RJ family. Rosanne recently retired from her career as an educator after spending forty-three years as a teacher, a principal, and county-level specialist. During this school year, Rosanne lead one of the program's online school restorative circle groups with a group of 4th graders. Rosanne recently moved out of state; however, she will continue to volunteer with the program as one of our virtual circle keepers and as a member of PGCCCP Advisory Board. Let's see what Rosanne has to say about her RJ journey.
How did you learn about restorative justice?
During my tenure as Specialist for Positive Behavior Supports and Bullying Prevention, for HCPPS, I had opportunities to attend several Restorative Practices/Justice conferences which led to Restorative Practices for Trainers training, Community Conference Facilitator Training, Peace Circle Training, and Restorative Justice Peace Circle Training.
Why did you want to become a volunteer facilitator?
During my work as a Restorative Practices/Justice trainer for HCPSS, it became clear to me that I wanted to continue the work after retirement.
How has your time as an RJ facilitator impacted your life?
It has opened opportunities for me to learn more about how restorative justice is being, or not being, utilized in the court system, various school systems and in communities. When we were able to have Community Conferences with students it reinforced for me the fact that most students who make poor choices behaviorally, are ready to talk things out and move forward in a positive manner.
How did you learn about restorative justice?
During my tenure as Specialist for Positive Behavior Supports and Bullying Prevention, for HCPPS, I had opportunities to attend several Restorative Practices/Justice conferences which led to Restorative Practices for Trainers training, Community Conference Facilitator Training, Peace Circle Training, and Restorative Justice Peace Circle Training.
Why did you want to become a volunteer facilitator?
During my work as a Restorative Practices/Justice trainer for HCPSS, it became clear to me that I wanted to continue the work after retirement.
How has your time as an RJ facilitator impacted your life?
It has opened opportunities for me to learn more about how restorative justice is being, or not being, utilized in the court system, various school systems and in communities. When we were able to have Community Conferences with students it reinforced for me the fact that most students who make poor choices behaviorally, are ready to talk things out and move forward in a positive manner.
