Introduction to Restorative Practices

Discover restorative concepts and learn effective strategies for managing student behavior and teaching students to take responsibility for their actions.  

The social science of restorative practices is an emerging field of study that enables people to restore and build relationships and community in an increasingly disconnected world. Taking its beginnings from the Restorative Justice movement, restorative practices is a practical approach to interacting with students, and is a set of techniques and philosophies that can be applied in any context. In schools, the use of restorative practices has been shown to reliably reduce misbehavior, bullying, violence and crime among students and improve the overall climate for learning.

Introduction to Restorative Practices introduces parents, teachers, youth workers, police, administrators, and government officials to restorative practices, and provides techniques that can be used immediately. Certificate is provided upon completion.  

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