A Customizable Approach to Restorative Justice School Discipline: Replacing Ineffective, Punitive Consequences with Human-Centered Educational Practices
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Traditional school discipline tends to be one-size-fits-all, punitive in nature, and largely ineffective in changing student behavior. In fact, disciplinary practices that cause students to be removed from school for any length of time actually exacerbate most of the underlying causes of maladaptive behavior, contribute to the school-to-prison pipeline, and sever the already fragile connections to school, teachers, and peers that need to be strengthened in our most at-risk students. Restorative disciplinary approaches, on the other hand, can deepen relationships, build character, repair communities, teach replacement behaviors, and foster resilience! Presented by two educators who have worked with highly at risk students in school, mental health, and juvenile justice settings, this webcast will provide viewers with the tools for implementing Restorative Justice Disciplinary Practices in any school or youth-serving setting.
