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Restorative Practices in Schools: Research Reveals Power of Restorative Approach, Part II

Porter, Abbey J.. Restorative Practices E-Forum, Jun. 6, 2007
http://www.iirp.edu/article_detail.php?article_id=NTUz

This, the second part of a two-part article, focuses on the quantitative results obtained from several case studies from the US, Australia, and New Zealand researching the effects of implementing restorative practices into a school setting. Early studies were encouraging, demonstrating increases in self-esteem among students as well as an increase in pro-social values and a two-thirds reduction in offending rates. The article proceeds to detail the quantitative results received from multiple case studies, including reductions in detentions, suspensions, and expulsions, physical and verbal abuse of teachers, and classroom disruptions. Surveys indicate that students in participating schools feel that bullying is less of a problem, and that the school is doing a good job to prevent it. The program, which began in middle schools, has since spread to elementary and high schools as well. Overall, the results of these studies are very positive, and may serve to foster the growth of restorative practices in more schools and other settings.

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