Restorative Practices | Lyons Township High School

Restorative practice is humanistic. Intentional, inclusive, and respectful ways of thinking about, communicating about, and handling behavioral challenges are made available to students and caring adults through restorative practices. Restorative practices, when used in a school environment, support relationship development and repair, highlight student autonomy, and downplay harsh punishment in favor of dialogue to resolve conflicts. This growth and development will serve the young scholar beyond their K-12 educational career.
Restorative practices represent a step forward in teaching all students-from elementary school through middle school and high school-how to resolve disputes amicably, take ownership of their actions, and practice empathy, perspective taking, and forgiveness. Restorative practices underpin the science of human dignity.
Source: Education Week
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