Restorative Practices and Conversations

What are restorative practices designed to teach kids?

• To resolve conflict peacefully

• To improve academic performance

• To develop athletic skills

• To foster artistic talent

Which of the following is NOT promoted by restorative practices?

• Empathy

• Responsibility

• Respect

• Competition

What is the first step in having restorative conversations?

• Acknowledge

• Prepare yourself

• Repair harm

• Shared agreement

When preparing for a restorative conversation, what is a recommended breathing technique?

• Breathe in deeply for 6 seconds and exhale for 3 seconds

• Breathe in deeply for 3 seconds and exhale for 6 seconds

• Hold your breath for 10 seconds

• Take rapid, shallow breaths

What is the purpose of using "I statements" in restorative conversations?

• To assign blame to others

• To express personal feelings and observations

• To interrupt the other person

• To make demands

Why is it important to have Restorative Questions?

• To try to force your opinion on others.

• To tell others what is wrong with them.

• To get others to confuse their wrong doings.

• To take the perspective of others.

What's the most important part of having Restorative Justice Circles?

• Show compassion, to be authentic, and to show empathy.

• To force others to listen to you.

• To tell others how much you dislike them.

• To force others to agree with you.