Restorative Practices

Restorative Practices will eliminate "misbehavior" throughout the school.

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Answer explanation

Restorative Practices, if implemented properly will reduce discipline issues in the building.

Restorative Practices should be attempted with every student, but some students may require additional social-emotional or mental health supports.

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Restorative Practices will work immediately and every time.

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Answer explanation

Restorative Practices are social skill building strategies that take time and practice.

Restorative Practices are only used to address student "misbehavior" and conflict.

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Answer explanation

Restorative Practices should be used to address any conflict among students and educators in the building.

There are consequences, but those consequences are unique to each conflict and may not always be publicly known.

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In Restorative Practices, only one party is held accountable for their actions.

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Answer explanation

Both parties should be held accountable for their actions. This accountability however, is not defined by a punishment, but rather by taking responsibility for actions and working together to repair the harm.

Creating and sustaining a restorative culture requires active participation from all educators in the building.

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Answer explanation

Restorative Practices are not just the Restorative Practices Coordinator's responsibility rather all educators responsibility.