4th Winter Academy 2026
The 2026 Winter Academy of the European Forum for Restorative Justice takes place between 2 – 6 February 2026 in Leuven (Belgium) offering two practice-oriented courses.
The event creates an international learning opportunity for those interested in restorative justice and its high-quality applications in different contexts.
It includes two parallel courses led by experienced trainers. These courses invite participants to develop and strengthen their skills, get a hands-on experience of good practices, to get challenged by complex questions, and inspired by innovative and nuanced methods. The event also offers common learning activities for the participants of all courses to allow cross-disciplinary exchange and shared learning experience.
The Winter Academy of the European Forum for Restorative Justice returns to Leuven for its 4th edition, offering two specialised, practice-oriented courses in restorative justice:
» Advanced Restorative Justice Skills
Learn from experienced victim–offender mediators Bie Vanseveren, Hilde Vanlommel, and Lisa Walters, all of whom bring extensive expertise in working with serious crime cases.
» Restorative Practices in Schools
Gain hands-on experience with restorative approaches in educational settings, guided by senior trainers and educators Chris Starker and Marion Virányi Fontan.
📅 2–6 February 2026
📍 Leuven, Belgium
🎟️ Early-bird registration available until 31 December 2025
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