Restorative practices are practices learned from the larger Restorative Justice (RJ) movement with the intent of strengthening relationships, building community, and resolving conflict. RJ is a ...

At the beginning of October, a landmark gathering of church leaders sat down at roundtables in a brightly lit hall. The event was diverse as far as ecclesial gatherings have historically gone; the ...

Sixth grade teacher Vicki Rotker leads a “community circle” at Kingsview Middle School in Germantown, Maryland. The school is part of the Montgomery County district, which is introducing restorative ...

CHICAGO – A new report released this week offers a critical examination of Cook County’s restorative justice courts – finding that while the practice is well-intentioned – the courts’ execution could ...

How to strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections. All humans are hardwired to connect. Just as we need food, shelter and clothing, human beings also need strong and ...