Restorative justice emphasizes the rehabilitation of the perpetrator of the crime by seeking reconciliation with the victims. One practice is often a conversation between the perpetrator and the ...

CHICAGO – A new report released this week offers a critical examination of Cook County’s restorative justice courts – finding that while the practice is well-intentioned – the courts ...

In this humble spirit, I share the following leadership moves we embody to lay the foundation for schoolwide restorative practice. Commit to talking circles as a foundation for administrative team ...

While proponents argue that capital punishment is a necessary tool for deterring violent crime and ensuring justice for victims, opponents argue that the practice is fundamentally flawed and ...

According to Trill, circles are an established, restorative practice where parties experiencing conflict are invited to come together with the help of a trained facilitator to listen to all affected ...

The district uses a restorative practice center, with a focus on repairing harm over punishment, rather than a traditional in-school suspension. Also, the district said it wants to make sure ...

Circles are a type of restorative practice centering restorative justice philosophy, which is “rooted in Indigenous teachings… [and] is one way to engage in intentional community building using a ...

He said neighboring states like New York and Maryland have a restorative practice model. So far, the bill has only Democratic co-sponsors. It would need some Republican support in the GOP ...

Over a decade ago, the San Francisco Unified School District prioritized teacher training in restorative justice, a criminal justice approach based on perpetrator-victim conversations and ...

Because of the time he spent with me, and because that conversation was so good, I feel comfortable continuing to practice my faith. I hold this personal experience up as a model of restorative ...