What is Restorative Justice?

Restorative Justice (RJ) is a philosophy that emphasizes repairing the ahrm caused by conflict and wrongdoing. It provides an opportunity for everyone impacted by an incident to come together in a safe space to address their feelings and needs, and reach a resolution that respairs the harm and restores relationships.

Restorative Practices in Schools

• Build healthy relationships between students and school staff, as well as among adults within the school community.

• Support students' health social and emotional development.

• Create safe spaces for difficult conversations, deep emotions, and healing.

• Shift the focus from intervention to prevention of disciplinary infractions.

• Shift the paradigm from punitive to restorative disciplinary practices that repair harm and reduce suspensions, explusions, and arrests.

Types of Restorative Practices in Schools

• peace circles

• peer jury

• restorative chats

• restorative conferencing

• family group conferencing