schools
Restorative Practices Turn Around Dangerous School
The new video, The Transformation of West Philadelphia High School: A Story of Hope is now available for purchase at the IIRP website. See: http://www.iirp.org/westphilahigh/
$500,000 of Government Funding Supports Law School Truancy Court
From Barbara Babb on the Therapeutic Jurisprudence List:
An article from the Daily Record, Maryland’s legal newspaper, reported about $500,000 in federal funding to the University of Baltimore School of Law Center for Families, Children and the Courts (CFCC) has received from the FY2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act. This new funding enables CFCC to expand our Truancy Court Program (TCP), in operation since 2005 in the Baltimore City Public Schools, to additional schools in Baltimore City and to the four other largest Maryland counties.
Healing circle to be tested for school disputes
http://www2.canada.com/windsorstar/news/story.html?id=3f1338a7-1680-40dd...
Excerpt: The public school board will begin experimenting next fall with the aboriginal philosophy of the healing circle to settle school yard disputes and disciplinary issues.
In a report to the Greater Essex County District School Board, Clara Howitt, Superintendent of Education, introduced "restorative justice" to trustees.
This method of conflict resolution stresses bringing the perpetrator, the victim, witnesses and the authorities face-to-face to resolve differences.
Ukranian Delegation Studies Restorative Justice in Schools
http://www2.canada.com/abbotsfordtimes/news/community/story.html?id=962c...
Excerpt:
Restorative action and peer mediation in schools was the focus of a visit to the Abbotsford school district last week by students and educational professionals from the Ukraine.
The eight visitors from the seaport of Odessa were hosted by the Abbotsford Restorative Justice and Advocacy Association, and provided an opportunity for students and school personnel in three Abbotsford schools to exchange information about restorative action and peer mediation.
SC RJ Program May Have Decreased Expulsions
http://www.independentmail.com/news/2009/mar/17/anderson-school-district...
Exerpt:
ANDERSON COUNTY, SC — Anderson County Board of Education member Randy Price wants to know why the number of students from Pendleton-based Anderson School District 4 attending the Anderson County Alternative School is so low.
A look at how each of the five Anderson school districts is represented at the alternative school caused Price to question what was happening, he said.
Going in circles puts students on path to better choices
From: http://www.jsonline.com/news/education/41350367.html
Excerpt: Audubon Technology & Communication Center High School is one of 16 schools taking part in a program using principles of restorative justice. The goal is to get students on paths to make better choices, to understand the impact of what they do, to deal with people better - in other words, to learn something, to change their ways and not to just sit out classes for three days.
David Lerman: Part 4
Cutting Edge Law Categories:
Restorative Justice
Topics:
Juvenile/Criminal Justice
Topics:
Pioneers and Role Models
Audience:
General Interest David talks about the program between the District Attorney and Milwaukee Schools system, particularly cases involving marijuana where the school is the victim. He also talks about sitting in circle.
IIRP Offers Spring Intensive on Restorative Alternative School Environment
The Restorative Practices Spring Intensive
A Two-Day Immersion in a Restorative Alternative School Environment plus Two Days of Core Restorative Practices Training
March 30-April 2, 2009 IIRP Campus
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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An opportunity to explore the full potential of restorative practices in a powerful four-day experience that will immerse you in the restorative culture of CSF Buxmont schools for delinquent and at-risk youth, followed by two days of core restorative practices training. After firsthand involvement in the restorative environment of a CSF Buxmont school,deepen your understanding by learning about what you've experienced.
CSF Buxmont programs are a significant example of a restorative environment. In three research studies, these programs were shown to
halve re-offending rates and improve social values and self-esteem.
