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The Conversation of Dissent in a Restorative Community

By Chella Drew — February 10, 2020

One of the most common challenges that organizations face when implementing Restorative Practices is what is perceived as resistance to the restorative approach. They ask questions such as “How do we increase staff buy-in?” and “What do we do with ‘negative’ people who are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: community, dissent, education, restoration, restorative justice, restorative practices, skills

The Talking Piece: Strategies for Helping Our Students Honor It

By Bilphena Yahwon — April 19, 2019

Here’s the Good News You’re not crazy. Children of all ages (and adults too) sometimes have trouble honoring the talking piece. Even when they’ve agreed to its principles and deeply appreciate the permission it gives them to speak and to be listened to, they call out … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: akoben, dialogue circles, restoration, restorative circles, restorative justice, restorative practices, talking piece

Understanding Circles Part 4: A Site for Social Justice

By Dr. Malik Muhammad — December 29, 2017

There is no doubt that leadership is critically important. Often, the quality of leadership in an organization, community and classroom determine both its direction and significant outcomes. However, we are constantly reminded of the hierarchy of leadership in Western … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: circles, classroom, community, education, restorative circles, restorative justice, restorative practices

Understanding Circles Part 2 – Preparation and Logistics

By Steve Korr — October 30, 2017

Once you have decided to implement restorative circles, you may experience some anxiety surrounding circle facilitation. But why? First, anything that carries any weight usually invokes a degree of nervousness. If you understand the critical role that circles can play in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: classroom, education, restorative circles, restorative justice, restorative practices

Understanding Circles Part 1-The Benefits to Instructional Time

By Steve Korr — October 12, 2017

While presenting restorative practices workshops, participants often voice the concern that such methods (forming class circles, engaging student voice and implementing restorative dialogue to repair harm and restore relationships) require too much instructional class time. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: classroom, education, restorative circles, restorative justice, restorative practices

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