Please answer the following questions. Email [email protected] or text 832 731 5369 for any questions. The Peace and Justice Summer Fellowship is a 20-hour, weeklong program in July 6-10 for students in grades 7–10. Participants are trained in building community through circles, repairing conflict, communicating effectively, and advocating for themselves and their communities. 10 students from across Houston will be selected. The curriculum covers the roots of restorative justice, identifying and addressing oppression, public speaking, self-care and mindfulness. By the end of the week, students will write a script for a circle that they must facilitate in the community within the next 6 months. They will earn an Apprenticeship Certificate once they successfully complete this circle as part of the Fellowship requirement. Peace circles are both a way of being and a structure: participants sit together with nothing between them and pass a talking piece so each person can speak one at a time. They may play games, learn content, share stories, discuss the roots of conflict, or simply connect. Restorative Houston's mission is to train adults and youth in circle facilitation to help build community and repair harm in all Houston neighborhoods. This program is for committed applicants who are serious about making a difference in their communities. We are looking to work with youth who are ready to engage fully and continue volunteering with us beyond the summer experience. In other words, this is not meant to be a one and done experience; we want to work with and support youth development on a long term basis. Only serious applicants should apply. You can watch a video here of what a Circle feels like. If you make it past the first round, we will be hosting mandatory Zoom sessions for you and your parent/guardian so you can participate in an online circle. This will be a group interview. Application Deadline: May 20, 2026 Round 1 notifications: May 22, 2026 Zoom Interview (for selected applicants): Only if you make it past the first round, you would choose one of the following 90‑minute interview slots: May 27, 2026 — 6:00–7:30pm May 28, 2026 — 3:00–4:30pm Final acceptance notifications: June 3, 2026 If accepted, the Peace and Summer Justice Fellowship will take place July 6–10 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day. Lunch will be provided. Attendance at all sessions is required to successfully complete the program, as each day builds on the last. Missing even one day will result in dismissal from the fellowship. Participants will receive a Certificate of Participation after having attended all sessions. After you complete a successful circle in the community, you will receive the more rigorous Apprenticeship Certificate, which opens you up for paid opportunities with us in the future. You must be on time to all sessions. Those who demonstrate strong engagement, leadership, and growth during the program may receive a letter of recommendation from Restorative Houston. We will celebrate all participants who complete all five days with a party at Main Event on Saturday, July 11.
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