b. When many individuals hear the words restorative justice, they think about the criminal justice system, but restorative justice is not, and should not, only be synonymous with courtrooms and prison classrooms. This innovative strategy roundtable discussion will center on pillars of restorative justice (harms and needs, obligations, and engagement) and the use of a restorative lens in 4-H youth development programs. Restorative teaching practices are often the foundation in creating just and equitable learning environments in schools and communities. By participating in this roundtable, youth development professionals will develop a better understanding of the connections between experiential learning and restorative pedagogies and how to apply them in their non-formal programs. The roundtable will also be an opportunity to dig deeper into how a focus on history, race, justice, and language can help build community across and strengthen relationships within 4-H youth development programs. One applicable method that will be offered is how to shift the language and written work of youth development programs from disciplinary to reparative in nature. Overall, the facilitator will integrate questions that promote the use of a restorative lens and help 4-H youth development professionals in both rural and urban settings see themselves in restorative justice work in order to cultivate empathy, strengthen opportunities for authentic youth voice, be trauma-informed and engage volunteers and youth in conflict resolution with a non-punitive, restorative approach.