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Additional Resources to Assist with Implementing Restorative Practices in Your Classroom

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Additional Resources to Assist with Implementing Restorative Practices in Your Classroom

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1)International Institute for Restorative Practices (click for link)
2) Teaching Restorative Practices with Classroom Circles (click for link)
3) Teachers Unite (click for link)

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Simon Fraser University Continuing Studies

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What is Restorative Justice? Video made for Elementary School Students

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This video was made by a group of youth at Intersections Media in Vancouver, BC. North Shore Restorative Justice Society would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who contributed in making this video so awesome!

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Question: How do Restorative Practices Differ from Other Programs?

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Question: How do Restorative Practices Differ from Other Programs?

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Answer: (Click here or view the diagram below for a comparison)

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Question: What Language Should I Use When Implementing Restorative Practices?

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Question: What Language Should I Use When Implementing Restorative Practices?

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Answer: When implementing daily informal restorative practices, it is important to use affective statements and questions. This helps to communicate feelings and explain how behaviors affect others. When using these statements and questions, it is important to use identity building statements. For example, teachers should use "I" statements, rather than "you" statements, because "I" statements provide students with more confidence. (Click here for more information)

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Question: What are Restorative Circles? How Do They Work?

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Question: What are Restorative Circles? How Do They Work?

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Answer: Restorative circles are used for various reasons. This can include: building relationships and/or a sense of community, conflict resolution, and decision making. These circles can be formal and scripted or very informal and unscripted. Many of us are already using some form of restorative circles during morning meeting time. (Click here for more in-depth information on restorative circles and how you can implement them in your classroom)

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Using Dialogue Circles to Support Classroom Management

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Question: What is a Restorative Conference? How Does it Work?

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Question: What is a Restorative Conference? How Does it Work?

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Answer: A restorative conference is a structured meeting used to resolve problems between victims and offenders. These conferences can be scripted or unscripted and participation is voluntary.
(Click here or see below for more information and possible conferencing questions)

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Question: How Can I Learn More About Implementing Restorative Justice into my Classroom?

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Question: How Can I Learn More About Implementing Restorative Justice into my Classroom?

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Answer:
1) You can read the book "Better Than Carrots or Stick" by Dominque Smith, Douglas Fisher, and Nancy Frey
2) You can participate in a Restorative Practices Professional Development Seminar (Click here or see below for more information)

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Question: Do Restorative Practices Have to Be Formal?

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Question: Do Restorative Practices Have to Be Formal?

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Answer: No, restorative practices can be both informal and/or formal. According to McCold & Wachtel, 2001, informal practices are important too because they are part of everyday life (McCold & Wachtel, 2001). However, formal restorative practices might have a more dramatic impact.
(Click here for more information)