1. Restorative Practices

2. Restorative - Definition
re·store
verb (used with object), re·stored, re·stor·ing.
1. to bring back into existence, use, or the like; reestablish: to restore order.
2. to bring back to a former, original, or normal condition, as a building, statue, or painting.
3. to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor.
4. to put back to a former place, or to a former position, rank, etc.: to restore the king to his throne.
5. to give back; make return or restitution of (anything taken away or lost).

3. What are restorative practices?
NOT
WITH TO
FOR
cooperative
collaborative
problem solving
responsibility
Restorative
Neglectful
Permissive
authoritarian
stigmatizing
confrontation
Punitive
rescuing
excusing
reasoning
Low
High
Structure/Limits
Support
avoidance ignoring tired give up
Regardless of who we are working with : a youth in the sent cirlce program or a county employee going through a disciplinary action we consider the rest philo as the manner in which we address the person.
Blood, 2004 Adapted from Wachtel,

4. Retributive vs. Restorative Justice:
Retributive justice:
Restorative justice:
What rules or laws were broken?
Who broke them?
What do they deserve?
Who has been hurt?
What are their needs?
Who has the obligation to address the needs and put right the harm?
Source:

5. Source: YWCA Madison Racial Justice Resource Guide

6. Overall Research Tenants
Research shows that we – as adults – must respond to youth in a way that:
Ensures the consequences match the event and not overrespond (particularly to typical adolescent behavior).
Addresses the underlying reasons why the youth is acting out by providing community-based, effective responses.
Align resources to support these goals.

7. Iceberg approach Presenting problem Under the Waterline
Abuse and/or neglect
Family Issues
Substance Abuse
Parent unwilling to participate
Truancy/Grades/Trouble at School
Lying/Not telling the whole story
Gang Involvement
Regardless of who we are working with : a youth in the sent cirlce program or a county employee going through a disciplinary action we consider the rest philo as the manner in which we address the person.
Blood, 2004 Adapted from Wachtel,

8. Restorative questions:
What happened?
What were you thinking at the time?
What have you thought about since?
Who has been affected by what you have done? In what way?
What do you think you need to do to make things right?

10. Examples of restorative practices – school-based:
Prevention/relationship-building
Conflict resolution
Discipline hearings
HB 410 absence intervention team meetings
Staff self-care circles

11. Examples of restorative practices – court-based:
Community-based prevention
Truancy alternatives to adjudication
Diversion from formal processing
Reentry

12. Restorative Practices in Ohio Schools – Peace Circles in Summit County
School-based circles in three high schools training all ninth graders – 213 students.
Circles addressed various issues, including the importance of education, conflict resolution, community violence, respecting authority, and self- esteem.
After Circles, 98% of students felt respected, like they could talk with other students and staff, that they could respect others’ perspectives, and that they were better able to cope with conflict/stress.
Staff reported being able to form better relationships with students and a more positive environment.
Expanding to middle schools.

13. Practical implementation questions:
Why? – Building real relationships with youth.
Who? – Acknowledge that not everyone will buy in.
How? – Think creatively.
When/Where? – Depends on the type of circle (preventative vs. responsive)
Exercising the muscle of restorative practices.