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An individual's or groups dignity, worth, and connectedness will be nurtured, protected, or reestablished in ways that will allow people to be full contributing members of their communities

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The inherent worth and interconnectedness of all

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-All human beings are worthy and interconnected

-RJE recognizes people's need to belong and the universal human wish to be connected to others in a good way.

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Seeks to empower learners of all ages to live out their capacity for being human and relational.

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-Respect

-Honesty

-Encouragement

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Even when things are broken they can be fixed and made stronger than before! 

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1) Healthy relationships are essential for effective learning.

2) We all function better when our core needs are honored and met.

3) Conflict is a learning opportunity, not something to be avoided.

4) Within supportive environments, we become accountable to one another.

5) Support for making things right moves us toward healing.

6) Experiences of justice/injustice impact people's sense of community.

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Why are healthy relationships essential for effective learning?

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Why are healthy relationships essential for effective learning?

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Relationships are at the core of learning and growth. These relationships are grounded in "interconnection and interdependence" between and among all members of the community (students, teachers, administrators, staff, parents and caregivers, and the community" where all are considered worthy of respect and dignity. social and emotional learning, cultural awareness, and effective communication promote healthy relationships.

Adapted from Evans, K. R. & Lester, J. N. (2013). Restorative justice in education: what we know so far. Middle School Journal, 44(5), 57-63.

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What are the three essential core needs that need to be met for people to thrive?  

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What are the three essential core needs that need to be met for people to thrive?  

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According to Zehr, there are three pillars of human need: Autonomy (sense of control), Order (things are as they should be), and Relatedness (belonging): when these needs aren't met, we persist in finding ways to meet them. Students and teachers alike are more apt to live into their full potential when their needs are met. RJE seeks to address those needs (Andrade, Maslow, Deci & Ryan)

Adapted from Evans, K. R. & Lester, J. N. (2013). Restorative justice in education: What we know so far. Middle School Journal, 44(5), 57-63.

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Why is conflict consider a learning opportunity, and not something to be avoided?

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Why is conflict consider a learning opportunity, and not something to be avoided?

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Within RJE, conflict is viewed as transformative, providing opportunities to build self-regulation, social and emotional competence, and problem-solving skills. RJE is about addressing problems with people, not for them or to them. When we fix problems for others, we co-opt their opportunity to grow. While conflict is inevitable in relationships; when relationships are broken because of conflict or challenging behaviors, focus is on restoring those relationships.

Adapted from Evans, K. R. & Lesher, J. N. (2013). Restorative justice in education: What we know so far. Middle School Journal, 44(5), 57-63.

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How do we become accountable to one another in a supportive environment? 

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How do we become accountable to one another in a supportive environment? 

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Members of the community are accountable to those with whom they have relationships. This is not about lenience or looking the other way but expectations of shared accountability within a supportive community. Restoration, not punishment is the end goal. This effort opens opportunities for each person to once again become a contributing member of the learning community.

Adapted from Evans, K. R. & Lester, J. N. (2013). Restorative justice in education: What we know so far. Middle School Journal, 44(5), 57-63.

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How can people in conflict move towards healing? 

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How can people in conflict move towards healing? 

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RJE resists vengeance and retribution, which are externally imposed and cause further harm. Within RJE, when harm occurs, those causing the harm work to repair the harm, to the extent possible, and restore relationships, allowing those responsible to transcend the script of negative identity and potentially provide healing for the harmed. It restores a sense of self for both the one harmed and the one causing the harm. This is about justice, not as getting even, but justice as getting well (Pranis).

Adapted from Evans, K. R. & Lester, J. N. (2013). Restorative justice in education: what we know so far. Middle School Journal 44(5), 57-63.

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How do experiences of justice/injustice impact people's sense of community? 

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How do experiences of justice/injustice impact people's sense of community? 

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If it is truly restorative justice, we must focus on justice, as defined by those impacted most by our actions. Thus, RJE addresses issues of oppression, marginalization, the "isms", and other forms of injustice. Respect, honor, and compassion for ALL members of the community are enacted through relationships, which must be build, or re-build, and sustained.

Adapted from Evans, K. R. & Lester, J. N. (2013). Restorative justice in education: What we know so far. Middle School Journal, 44(5), 57-63.

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When engaging RJE, to facilitate a paradigm shift, a person must be willing to change the lens through which they see the world.

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What are the four pedagogical stances that help create a paradigm-shift when establishing RJE in schools? 

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What are the four pedagogical stances that help create a paradigm-shift when establishing RJE in schools? 

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History Matters- Understanding the past and the affects decisions have made on society, help us better understand the direction we should go.

Justice Matters- Everyone irrespective of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, sexuality, or ability is able to live with dignity and is recognized as belonging.

Race Matters- Historically certain cultures and genders were minimized throughout history. People need to recognize this history so history does not repeat itself.

Language Matters- Being mindful about how one uses language to speak to and about children- especially children from historically marginalized communities-is foundational to healthy relationships and should never be undermined

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What are the three pillars of RJE according to Howard Zehr?

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What are the three pillars of RJE according to Howard Zehr?

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Autonomy- A sense of personal control and empowerment

Order- A sense of trust about the world we live in and how it works

Relatedness- A sense of connection and where we fit in our relationships

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1) Respect the talking piece.

2) Speak from your heart.

3) Listen with your heart.

4) Speak with respect.

5) Listen with respect.

6) Remain in the circle.

7) Honor confidentiality.

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-as a re-entry circle for students returning to the school community

-as a community building circle to strengthen relationships

-as a supportive circle when a student is struggling

-as a proactive circle to deal with a possible issue

-as a harm/conflict circle to improve relationships