Restorative Practices Whole Schools A Review and Prep

Restorative Practices & Whole Schools A Review and Prep Laramie Middle School

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“Restorative Justice is not a “new” or North American development. The modern field developed in the 1970’s from case experiments in several communities with a proportionately sizable Mennonite population. In Ontario, Canada, and later in Indiana (USA), experiments with victimoffender encounters led to programs and later became models for programs throughout the world. Restorative justice theory developed initially from these particular efforts. However, the movement owes a great deal to earlier movements and to a variety of cultural and religious traditions worldwide. The roots of restorative justice are as old as human history. ” -Howard Zehr, The Little Book of Restorative Justice

"Restorative justice is a way of us finding out what our common value system is and then figuring out a way to use those values to penetrate the needs of our community. " -Eric Butler

From Joe Brummer www. joebrummer. com

Morning Agenda Whole Schools Time Content Type 9: 00 am MST -9: 45 am MST Welcome, Resonance Practice, Objectives, and Connection Process Interactive 9: 45 -10: 05 Restorative Mindset: How Values and Principles Become Practices (Kris Miner, Presenter) Video (18 m) 10: 05 -10: 10 Q&A/Reflection Interactive 10: 10 -10: 30 Restorative Justice in Education (RJE) Framework: Dr. Martha Brown on Creating Restorative Schools & Humanizing Education (18 m video) Video (18 m) 10: 30 -10: 35 Q&A Interactive 10: 35 -11: 30 am Tiers: 1, 2, and 3 Presentation & Video of Tier One Circle (10 m) Tier Two: “The Zone” (3: 45) 11: 30 -12: 30 pm LUNCH

Afternoon Agenda Whole Schools 12: 30 -12: 40 Welcome Back & Check-In Reflection Interactive 12: 40 -1: 00 Recap of Tiers (if needed) and Introduction to Circle Specifics Presentation & Video 1: 00 -1: 45 Restorative Circles (Conflict Resolution-oriented circles) Presentation Video: Pre-Conference (12 m) Circle 1: 45 -2: 00 Breakout Discussion with Partner: What are essential skills and elements of Facilitation? What is the specific role of the Facilitator? Breakout/ Interactive 2: 00 -2: 30 Community Building Circles--Brief Recap (Loveland Reflection Presentation & included) Interactive 2: 30 -2: 50 Breakout with Partner: 3 ways to address classroom needs that are restorative? Interactive 2: 50 -3: 00 Closing & Needs/Goals Presentation & Interactive

The Restorative Mindset

Restorative Mindset A Relational Lens and Approach that engages and strengthens community AND responds to conflict and harm

The Restorative Mindset in Action In the Classroom, Community Building or Peacemaking Circles focus on sustained, regular commitment to: ● ● ● Building Co-Responsibility Building Trust Building Voice & Equinimity Building Good Relationships Building Respect & Empathy Building Belonging Restorative Conversations can happen in Tier 1 & 2, and when recurring harm occurs, Tier 2 & 3 Conferences or Circles focus on: ● ● ● Identifying who is harmed Asking what happened Asking who is responsible for repair Including willing stakeholders Ensuring and signaling confidentiality, safety, and respect, trust. Creating a co-drafted agreement for repair with timeline and actions.

A Restorative Mindset Acts From Restorative Values Video: Kris Miner ● ● ● Relationship Responsibility Respect Repair Reintegration ● ● Empathy Bias Awareness Trauma-Informed Emotional Intelligence

Kris & Recent School Team

The Seven Core Assumptions From Kay Pranis and Carolyn Boyes-Watson Image: Living Justice Press www. livingjusticepress. org

Reflection: What was most valuable for you from the video?

From 40% to 80% Decrease in Suspension Rates 50% Drop in Absenteeism 60% Decrease in Tardiness Source: https: //www. rjcolorado. org/restorative-justice/restorative-practices-in-schools Schools are seeking ways to create a safe environment for their students, but incidences of bullying and violence still pervade. Student suspension rates are still high and many argue that forbidding students from coming to school exacerbates, rather than remediates, the problem. Suspension and expulsion may also lack effectiveness since they deny conversation between involved parties about underlying issues and unmet needs. Nor do they offer alternative strategies for handling behavior issues effectively or navigating conflict tactfully; nonviolently.

Creating Restorative Schools with Dr. Martha Brown: Video

Reflection

Tiers

The Three Tiers as Pillars

The Three Tiers ● Primary Implementation Focus on Tier One

Tier One Circle: Video From Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) & Cassidy Friedman, Stories Matter Media

Reflection

Essential Elements From Circle Forward (Pranis & Boyes. Watson) Guidebook Available www. livingjusticepress. org

Guiding Questions From Circle Forward (Pranis & Boyes. Watson) Guidebook Available www. livingjusticepress. org

Tier 2: “The Zone” Video

Reflection

Dr. Martha Brown, RJAE Consulting

10% Did you know? Current statistics show that offenders recdivism rates drop *significantly* when a restorative justice process is undertaken. That’s compared to our national (US) rate of 75% or more.

Welcome Back Tier 3 & Restorative Circles + Interactive Breakouts

Restorative Circles: Tier 3 Restorative Justice (post-conflict/harm) Circles A. Pre-Conferences B. Primary Circle 1. Opening, Values, Confidentiality 2. What happened? 3. Who is responsible and who was impacted? 4. What needs to happen to make it right, and who is responsible for that? 5. Check in for any remaining needs to allow anyone to speak further if needed 6. Agreement for Repair 7. Closing C. Follow Up

Pre Conferences to Restorative Circle ● ● ● ● Prepare paperwork & Use Pre-Conference Checklist In all meetings, keep brief (30 m or less) with goal being to hear needs, concerns, and answer questions about Circle Process. Have Harmed & Author parties fill out impact statement/accountability statement & confidentiality and voluntary agreements to conference. Initial discussion with harmed party/parties. Separate meeting or phone conversation with each. Identify needs, concerns. Log. Schedule in-person side conference meeting with student and family member/s of offending/authoring of harm party. Have offender/s fill out Accountability Form (Explaining what they did/what happened, what they can do to repair, what makes them valuable as a person/special talents) Be sure to have everyone (including facilitator/s) sign confidentiality agreement and voluntary agreement to conference forms. Make sure to discuss values, guidelines. Discuss Agreement to Repair which will have a time-delimited list of reparative tasks.

Pre-Conference Foundations Primary Areas To Tend To In Preparing for a Restorative Circle ● Harmed Parties needs/concerns ● Harmed Parties ideas for repair ● Harming Party/ies needs/concerns & repair ● Harming Party/ies Willingness to be Responsible/Accountable ● Keeping it Voluntary--Upholding RJ Principles ● Paperwork: Confidentiality and Voluntary Agreement to Circle? ● Guidelines & Values of Circle ● Contract for Repair: Explanation

Pre Conference with Youth Responsible: Video -Justine Darling Youtube

Reflection

Restorative Circle: Video -Justine Darling Youtube

Roles in a Restorative Circle (Tier 3) Restorative Justice (post-conflict/harm) Circles Facilitator Co-Facilitator Therapy Dog Team Community Member/s ● Stakeholders ● ● P. La. Taille, Paws For Peace (Book)

Breakout Discussion 1 & 2: 1. Essential Skills and Elements of Facilitation? 2. What is the specific role of the Facilitator? 3. Ways to address classroom needs in each tier utilizing restorative framework and system? 4. Goals and Needs: October

Join Us Next Month In Laramie Putting It Into Practice October 23 -24 With Lead Trainer Kris Miner & Co-Trainer Molly Leach

More Information Kris Miner: www. circle-space. org Molly R. Leach: www. restorativejusticeontherise. org (Kay Pranis is Mentor & Guide during year-long Connection Series Program) Living Justice Press: www. livingjusticepress. org Circle Forward and Heart of Hope can be purchased at Living Justice Press Additional Resources: Joe Brummer, Trauma-Informed Practices: www. joebrummer. com Dr. Martha Brown: www. rjaeconsulting. com Kay Pranis: (not online but highly recommend all her works) National Association of Community & Restorative Justice: www. nacrj. org