​Amy Swietlik

Restorative Justice Information:

• Cult of Pedagogy: Restorative Justice in Schools

• Edutopia: What the heck is restorative justice?

 

Community Circles:

• Extensive document/curriculum on teaching restorative practices through community circles (circle lesson plans begin on page 32)

• Short article from Tolerance.org about circles

• Edutopia.org article on Dialogue Circles with examples

• 7 Steps for facilitating meaningful circles

 

Re-Entry Plans:

• For suspensions or long absences: re-entry support plan

• Peacemaking Plans and Tips

• Key Steps (from Better Than Carrots or Sticks):

1. Rehearse with the student - “It’s OK now” or “It’s over now”

2. Identify a lifeline, if needed

3. Schedule short follow-up intervals and adhere to them

4. Close the loop with the adults involved so that they can more effectively respond to students’ emotions

5. Arrange an end-of-day check-in

6. Implement the follow-up plan
    

Books & Videos:

• Better Than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management

• The Little Book of Restorative Justice

• YouTube.com: What is Restorative Justice in Elementary schools?

 

Other Resources:

• Free resources from Conscious Discipline (printables, social stories, etc)

• FAQs from Conscious Discipline: Challenging Behaviors