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As you watch the video, note the differences between the traditional approach of discipline and punishments to the restorative justice approach.

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Restorative Justice practices and approaches

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Restorative Justice practices and approaches

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Within the document below, the concept of restorative justice is explained and a table delineates the main differences between the two approaches: traditional and restorative. As mentioned, the restorative approach highlights and nurtures the relationships between educators, students and community. They view inappropriate actions as ones that are harmful to those relationships and therefore justice has to be taken. Justice, in this sense means an appropriate and calm dialogue between a parties involved. In this way, the learn to re-build their relations.

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The importance of safe school environment

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The importance of safe school environment

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In order to ensure that all students are capable of achieving at school, it is imperative that they all feel safe (Twemlow, Fonagy & Sacco, 2002).
In fact, research as shown that feeling safe at school is an emotional necessity for children in order for them to learn and make progress at school. This also aligns with Maslow's hierarchy of  needs in which one of the first needs was the need to be safe has to be met before the other needs such as esteem and self- actualization can be fulfilled.  Esteem and self-actualization are vital components to learning and achievements. If students do not reach this level of needs, then their true potential or academic success will suffer or decline.

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What is bullying? and how do we protect students from bullying?

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What is bullying? and how do we protect students from bullying?

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Bullying is defined as a negative interaction between two or more people in which a victim is exposed to repeated harassment from the perpetrators (Olweus, 1994). Moreover, the victim is often left with long-term emotional distress (Olweus, 1994).  Due to the nature of the act and the impacts of bullying, it is crucial that all stakeholders play a role in protecting and preventing bullying.

However, it is important to note that bullying comes comes in various forms such as through in person physical assault, emotional violence/manipulation. These forms can also be conducted online. When it is conducted online it is considered cyberbullying.

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The following video below demonstrates examples of bullying.
As you watch the video,  answer the following questions:

1. What acts in the film was harmful to the other person?
2. How do you think the victim felt?
3. Why do you think the bully engages in such behavior?
4. How can we use the restorative justice approach in this situation?

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What is restorative justice? And how can we use this to prevent / handle bullying?

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What is restorative justice? And how can we use this to prevent / handle bullying?

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Until relatively recently, the common form of disciplinary action was carried through immediate punishment through detention, suspension or expulsion.

However, the concept of restorative justice focuses on restoring justice or fairness. That is, facilitators enhance communication among all parties involved in order to come to agreement, address concerns and ultimately set things right. In addition, there is a focus on social and emotional learning.