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Implementing Restorative Justice Circles in Middle School Classrooms

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Research from Oakland, CA schools found that restorative practices reduced suspensions by 50% and improved school climate (Jain et al., 2014). Middle schools implementing restorative justice circles have also seen significant drops in office referrals.

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Imagine a classroom where a student who shoves a classmate in the hallway isn't sent to the principal's office, but instead sits in a circle with the harmed student and their peers. What if talking it out could change the entire feel of the class?