Restorative Discipline
In schools, Restorative Discipline is multifaceted in nature. Restorative Discipline could include interventions when harm has happened, as well as practices that help to prevent harm and conflict by helping to build a sense of belonging, safety, and social responsibility in the school community.
Our Services
- Workshops on restorative practices and principles
- Instruction on facilitation of restorative circles and conflict resolution sessions
- Training for staff on maintaining an inclusive school culture
- Continuous guidance and support for program sustainability
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Why Implement Restorative Discipline Practices?
Restorative Discipline is a philosophy and system wide process that works to change the school culture rather than merely react to student behavior. When implementing restorative practices a shift in practice occurs that results in a culture that is inclusive, builds fair process into decision-making practices, and facilitates students learning to address the impact of their actions through an approach that allows for true accountability, skill building, cooperation, and mutual understanding.
Restorative Discipline will not only reduce the number of suspension and expulsions in schools, it also will increase class instructional time leading to greater opportunities for academic success.
What are the Benefits of Restorative Discipline in a School Setting?
- A safer, more caring environment
- A more effective teaching and learning environment
- A greater commitment by everyone to taking the time to listen to one another
- A reduction in bullying and other interpersonal conflicts
- A greater awareness of the importance of connectedness to young people. The need to belong and feel valued by peers and significant adults
- Greater emphasis on responses to inappropriate behavior that seek to reconnect, and not further disconnect young people
- Reductions in fixed term and permanent suspensions and expulsions
- A greater confidence in the staff team to deal with challenging situations
- An increased belief in the ability of young people to take responsibility for their choices, and more people giving them opportunities to do so
