Using Restorative Justice in Schools

Schools that adopt so-called “restorative justice” disciplinary programs are less likely to subject students to out-of-school suspension, according to a recent study. The study found that schools that used restorative justice measures reduced their initial suspension percentages by slightly more than 3 percent.

Schools that adopt so-called “restorative justice” disciplinary programs are less likely to subject students to out-of-school suspension, according to a recent study. The study found that schools that used restorative justice measures reduced their initial suspension percentages by slightly more than 3 percent.

NCCD’s Restorative Justice Project is committed to building restorative programs across the nation, including a successfully implemented restorative juvenile diversion program in Alameda County, CA.