San Francisco lets students own up to misdeeds rather than face expulsion

By Jeremy Adam Smith

How one big-city district cut suspensions and expulsions — and why they may rise again

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restorative justice":

"… ulture that has already embraced Restorative justice in law enforcement.“Restorative justice recognizes the crime hurts everyone — victim, offender and community — …"

"… we harmed, once we have a chance to see how our actions made them feel.”Restorative justice is also implemented directly in classrooms, in the form of “circles” i …"

"… e said, Restorative justice at least tries to do that.Expensive propositionRestorative justice is not without enemies in San Francisco. Its deadliest foe is funding. Ove …"

Oakland leads way as restorative justice techniques enter education mainstream

By Eric K. Arnold

'Restorative justice' techniques are helping young people overcome violent impulses

Excerpts from this story referencing "Restorative justice":

"… derstand the roots of their anger and grasp how they have done others harm.Restorative justice attempts to break the cycle of violence by addressing the underlying cause …"