Restorative Practices eforum 2014: The Year in Review

2014: The Year in Review

Stronger relationships, better learning

• Circles make classrooms comfortable for conversation
• "I came here to cuss you out" but admin. shows he cares
• Voice and choice in learning at CSF Buxmont
• Video: Bullying: Should people meet face-to-face?

Groundbreaking initiatives in justice

• Idaho juv. justice helps those who are harmed feel safe
• Vermont CoSAs: Citizens help serious offenders make a change
• Video: Restorative responses to clergy sexual abuse

Toward evidence-based practice

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  Restorative practices may meet national mandate to narrow school racial discipline gap
• School-based randomized controlled studies began in Maine and urban schools nationwide; plus largest project to date to begin in Pittsburgh

Healthier, more effective workplaces

• Canada sets workplace standards, leaders model new approach
• Alumna profile: Ford Motor Company goes restorative

Meeting youth and families where they are

• Study: Youth less aggressive with restorative practices
• Australian agency keeps "Youth Off the Streets"
• Asking the right questions in drug and alcohol counseling
• Video: Drama and circles for young refugees in Panama

Faith communities get restoratives

• Interview: Thinking restoratively is heart of the gospel
• Video: Ripple's restorative ministry makes waves

Graduate education heralds a movement

• Accessing a global learning community
• 7th graduating class champions restorative practices

From the 17th IIRP World Conference

• Video of plenaries and links to presentations