Circle Practice is a type of restorative practice informed by restorative justice philosophy and grounded in Indigenous teaching which aims to build community, invite reflection, and model empathetic ...

Restorative practices promote the creation of spaces of trust and respect, with members of the campus community coming together for difficult conversations, deep listening, and restorative dialogue ...

Sixth grade teacher Vicki Rotker leads a “community circle” at Kingsview Middle School in Germantown, Maryland. The school is part of the Montgomery County district, which is introducing restorative ...

Open, vulnerable, listening and connection. These are the words that come to mind when senior Sophia Christodoulou, co-president of The Petey Greene Program at Tufts, thinks of a restorative practice ...

EdSource · College students repackage dining hall food waste to feed hungry peers College students repackage dining hall food waste to feed hungry peers April 30, 2026 - Students at college campuses ...

Our diversifying high school in northern Colorado is navigating community fractures through the implementation of restorative practices, approaches aimed at building relationships and responding to ...

Restorative justice in education aims to resolve conflicts and address misbehavior through dialogue and accountability rather than relying solely on punitive measures such as suspensions or expulsions ...

The term “restorative practices” is tossed around a lot these days, and this multipart series can help clarify what it looks like on the ground. Restorative justice practices attend to victims’ ...

It’s hard to overstate the influence of school on a student’s social-emotional development. Outside of their immediate family, a student will spend most of their life among a teacher and classmates.

Restorative practices constitute a paradigm shift in school culture, moving from punitive discipline to relational approaches that foreground dialogue, accountability and the repair of harm.

Bates College is committed to helping students resolve conflicts peacefully and to develop the skills needed to successfully navigate conflict and difficult situations throughout their lives.

Restorative Practices Advisors (RPAs) serve a resource on campus to students and student groups in the areas of mediation and restorative practices. RPAs proactively provide education and outreach to ...