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Restorative Practices are a set of principles and processes used in schools (and other communities) to build relationships, foster a sense of belonging, and repair harm when conflict or misbehavior occurs. The focus is on restoring relationships rather than simply punishing behavior.
How do we approach a restorative conversation?
How do we approach a restorative conversation?
Restorative conversations are approached with a nonjudgmental, empathetic mindset. The goal is to understand what happened, how people were affected, and how to rectify the situation. They are not interrogations, but opportunities for dialogue and healing.
Prepare the environment
Choose a quiet, private, neutral space. Make sure everyone involved feels safe and ready to talk.
Start with relationship-building
Begin with warm-up or check-in questions if needed. Set a respectful tone.
Use restorative questions
What happened? What were you thinking at the time? What have you thought about since? Who has been affected and how? What needs to be done to make things right?
Active listening
Validate feelings without judgment. Reflect back what is heard.
Collaborative problem solving
Discuss solutions and next steps. Encourage accountability and repair.
Restorative Protocols
Restorative Protocols
Restorative vs. Courageous Conversations
Restorative vs. Courageous Conversations
Types of Restorative Conversations in Schools
Types of Restorative Conversations in Schools
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