Professional Restorative consultant with over 20 years of experience in promoting and empowering positive change for at risk youth and agencies struggling with conflict .Bringing strong skills in areas of Restorative justice, counselling, assessment, advocacy, program development and implementation; and a proactive approach towards promoting a community connection and awareness of support services and resources.Extensive experience in providing personal counseling, group facilitation, mentoring and outreach services for at risk youthCertified Trainer of Restorative Justice, Implements the Restorative Justice Process for courts, agencies and schools Extensive experience facilitating Cognitive Skills Development, Anger Management, Substance Abuse and Anti-Criminogenic Thinking programs and workshops Experience in the development of life skills, social-emotional and cognitive skills based program for youth at risk with multiple barriers, to engage successfully in school or employmentStrong Interpersonal, communication and organizational skills with clients, co-workers and community partnersAbility to effectively communicate with and relate to people from different backgrounds and culturesComputer proficiency in (Windows, Ms Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Word Perfect, Outlook Express, and the InternetAble to plan and organize work projects independently and as a team memberExcellent Assessment, Counseling, Evaluation, Interviewing and Referral skills