Restorative Practices in Education discusses restorative practices as a positive approach to school discipline. It defines restorative practices and explains why schools should adopt them, noting that they promote positive discipline. The document outlines types of restorative practices like community conferencing, peer juries, and circle processes. It provides recommendations for how educators can help their school or district adopt restorative practices, such as establishing teams, aligning policies, and providing training opportunities.

1. Restorative Practices in Education
Promoting Positive Discipline in School
Shatawn Brigham
Cornerstone University

2. :
Overview
✤ Restorative Practices Defined
✤ Why Restorative Practices?
✤ Types of Restorative Practices
✤ How Can I Help My School/District Adopt Restorative
Practices?

3. Why Restorative Practices?

4. Types of Restorative Practices
 Community Conferencing
 Peer Juries
 Circle Process

5. How can I help my school/district
 Talk to educators and administrators
 Establish a team students, parents, educators, and community,
members
 Ensure school and discipline policies align with restorative
practices
 Offer ongoing training and professional development
opportunities

6. Resources
Advancement Project:
http://b.3cdn.net/advancement/5d8bec1cdf51cb38ec_60m6y18hu.p
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Restorative Practices in Schools: Research Reveals Power of
Restorative Approach, Part 1:
http://www.iirp.edu/article_detail.php?article_id=NTUx