RP Articles and Videos
Articles on Restorative Practices
A radical approach to discipline that starts with listening to students
An Effective but Exhausting Alternative to High-School Suspensions
Is Restorative Justice Exhausting? A counter-narrative to the New York Times
Washington Post- Suspended Students Lose Millions of Days of Instruction While Out of School
Talking Circles: For Restorative Justice and Beyond
NEA and Partners Promote Restorative Justice in Schools
Circles: Healing Through Restorative Justice
New York Times- Opening Up, Students Transform a Vicious Circle
Rethinking Schools- Restorative Justice What it is and is not
Videos on Restorative Practices
OVERVIEW AND THEORY
SFUSD Intro to Restorative Practices Video: A 15 minute overview to Restorative Practices with student and teacher voice
PBS News Hour: To curb conflict, a Colorado high school replaces punishment with conversation
#InvestInSchoolsNotPolice: Schools need real resources and support to transform into restorative, just, and inclusive communities
Circles: Healing Through Restorative Justice: A brief clip of a Restorative Justice youth convening
The Transformation of West Philadelphia High School: a story of hope: From the International Institute for Restorative Practices
Rethinkers: New Orleans youth engaging in participatory education and action research explore Restorative Justice
Invest in Education, Not Incarceration: Push Back Against School Pushout
Trailer for Growing Fairness: A short documentary film about “growing” restorative justice practices in public schools in New York City and Oakland, CA
PRACTICES IN ACTION
Glenview Elementary: Elementary students practicing dialogue circles in Oakland
Edna Brewer Middle School: Students trained in Peer Restorative Justice
Met West High School: A student led circle in a high school advisory
Reentry Circle: A student returns to school after incarceration. A circle is held to help set student up for success