Restorative Practices in a California Public Charter School (65459)
Session Chair: Yogani Govender
Saturday, January 7, 2023 (11:45)
Session: Session 2
Room: 317A
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
In the midst of nationwide discussion and subsequent legislation regarding what should happen in our schools–from disingenuous debates regarding the place of Critical Race Theory, to the infamous “Don’t Say Gay” bill–one thing has become abundantly clear: ensuring the emotional and physical safety of students in schools has become more important than ever. Restorative justice has the potential to address this significant need in our school communities. Based on the fundamental values of respect, dignity, and mutual concern for all members of the learning community, restorative justice principles present us an alternative to the punitive and carceral discipline many schools implement in the name of physical safety but at the cost of emotional safety and cohesive community. In this review of the literature, the impacts, benefits, and implementation challenges of restorative justice in education (RJE) are explored. Common findings are that the more dependable and caring student-adult relationships are, the more productive and beneficial RJE will be. Additionally, RJE is often not fully committed to, which undermines its overall effectiveness. In systems attempting to hybridize RJE and punishment, racial inequities are often replicated in the school environment. After a review of the literature I did classroom-based action research meant to build relationships late in the school year with students who were struggling emotionally and academically. This targeted relationship building resulted in strengthened trust and has implications for the centrality of relationship building in the future.
Authors:
Elizabeth Wade-Stueckle, Summit Preparatory Charter High School, United States
About the Presenter(s)
Ms Elizabeth Brouwer-Wade is a School Teacher/Instructor at Summit Preparatory Charter High School, United States
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