RESTORE Training

The RESTORE Project aims to connect powerful and trusted community leaders—social workers, school counselors, healthcare professionals, faith leaders, therapists, teachers, and others—with evidence-based tools and methodologies for working with ideologically-motivated members of your communities. We believe local leaders have a crucial role to play in the work of supporting individuals to decide to reject hate, to abandon violence, to embrace new ways of thinking and acting; and ultimately, to prevent violent extremism in our communities.

Violent extremism is a growing concern in the US. Responding to violent extremism requires a “whole of society” approach calling on many different professions, institutions, and communities to take coordinated action. The response, whether from social workers, clergy, school counselors, or therapists, needs to be built on a deep understanding of the drivers and mechanisms affecting individuals who are vulnerable to embracing violent extremist ideology, as well as grounded in the use of effective tools and proven approaches and methodologies to help individuals leave hate and violence behind.

  • The Need for Training

Quick Facts



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When & Where: The next RESTORE training will take place March 3-7, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA with 5 days of full-time, in-person training for a total of 40 “in-class” training hours.

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Intended Audience: Social workers, educators, faith leaders, therapists, counselors, mediators, legal and justice professionals, and others who work in helping roles in the US. Priority will be given to applicants who live and work in Pennsylvania.

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How Much Does It Cost? The training, course materials, and meals are all provided FREE of charge thanks to generous grant funding. Travel scholarships and organizational stipends are available for those outside of the Pittsburgh region.

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Space is limited We can only accept 15 qualified applicants to participate in this RESTORE training cohort. Contact us if you would like to stay in the loop about future training opportunities!

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Training
Instructors

The training program was developed and is conducted by Violence Prevention Network’s expert practitioners who have decades of combined experience in the prevention of violent extremism by working with ideologically motivated individuals. The training will also include guest lecturers, expert videos, and relevant readings that draw on the latest research findings.