Applicants must hold one of the following: a university degree of at least three years’ duration (under regulations preceding Ministerial Decree 509/99); a degree obtained under Ministerial Decree 509/99; a degree obtained under Ministerial Decree 270/04; an equivalent foreign qualification recognised as suitable by the Scientific Council of the programme solely for enrolment purposes; or any other qualification provided for under current legislation granting access to university Master’s programmes.
It is also possible to participate in the Master’s programme as an auditor. Further information is available in the call for applications.

by qualifications and interview

The Master’s programme aims to train Expert Mediators in restorative justice programmes eligible for enrolment in the Register of Expert Mediators in Restorative Justice Programmes, as provided for by Art. 60, paragraph 2, of Legislative Decree No. 150 of 2022 and pursuant to Art. 3 of the Ministerial Decree of 9 June 2023, authorising the exercise of facilitation functions within the Restorative Justice Centres established at local authorities.

The participants will be able to assess and select the most appropriate restorative justice programmes for each specific case, in relation to the needs of the parties and the reference context. They will be able to promote the active and informed participation of those involved in restorative pathways, providing information, guidance and support, and will be capable of managing interpersonal relationships with command of the techniques and methodologies specific to mediation and restorative justice. The mediator will also be able to address the emotional and conflictual dimensions arising from the offence, supporting the people involved in processing harm and constructing shared meanings, and to build sustainable restorative agreements that foster reintegration into the community. Particular importance is also placed on the ability to interact appropriately with the judicial authority and with the operators of the criminal and social system, through professional communications appropriate to different institutional contexts.