How Do Restorative Practices Facilitate Harm Repair Video
A quick overview of restorative justice and how restorative practices repair harm by addressing root causes and building reconciliation.
A quick overview of restorative justice and how restorative practices repair harm by addressing root causes and building reconciliation.
A real-world case study showing how restorative practices reshaped school culture through dialogue, community involvement, and reintegration-focused accountability.
Instead of assigning a traditional punishment, “repairing harm” asks students to identify who was impacted by their actions, determine what needs to be made right, and follow through with a concrete plan to repair the damage and rebuild trust.
Instead of relying on detentions and suspensions that don’t address the root issue, “repairing harm” asks students to identify who was affected and take concrete steps to make things right. The process builds empathy, accountability, and a stronger classroom culture by focusing on impact, repair, and restoring relationships.