Restorative Practices in Schools

Introduction

Origins of restorative justice

Restorative Justice philosophy and practices can be found in the traditional cultures of many indigenous peoples of Africa, the Americas, and South Pacific, both past and present.

Criminal Justice System

Restorative Justice has grown nationally and internationally since its first documented use in western criminal justice systems in the 1970s, particularly in the juvenile justice context

Restorative Justice in Education

Since its first application in Australian schools in the 1990s, Restorative Justice, often referred to as Restorative Practices, has expanded to schools in DC, the US, and the world.

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Pillars of Restorative Practices

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Resources

Academic Content Circles

Assessment and Evaluation Tools

Other Resources

Parent/Caregiver Resources

Restorative Practices Circles Guides and Posters

Restorative Practices Circles Prompts

Restorative Practices Implementation Guides

Restorative Practices in Schools Guides

Tier 1, 2 & 3 Strategies

Circle Prompts for Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

Circle Prompts Kinder to 3rd

Restorative Practice Kete (Book One): Introduction

Restorative Practice Kete Book One

Restorative Practice Kete (Book Two): Restorative Essentials

Restorative Practice Kete Book Two

4-6 Grade Circle Prompts

4-6 Grade Circle Prompts

Restorative Practice Kete (Book Three): Restorative Circles

Restorative Practice Kete

Elementary Community Building Circle Prompts Race Equity

Elementary Community Building Circle Prompts Race Equity

35 Restorative Justice Circle Questions to Engage Middle School Students

35 Restorative Justice Prompts

7-8th Grade Circle Prompts

7-8th Grade Circle Prompts