The article below by Lyubansky & Shpungin really challenged us in our practices. It’s not an easy read nor is the topic comfortable. It is important to reflect on the power dynamics in our classrooms, meeting rooms and school districts.

Restorative practices suggestions:

1. Reflect on your practice by asking who has been impacted and invite them in.
2. Prepare for every restorative conversation by considering the power dynamics.
3. Ask the same question to everyone in a circle in classrooms, staffroom or boardroom.

Of course, we recommend that you order Steve’s book The Restorative Principal Leading in Education with Restorative Practices

Read the article Challenging Power Dynamics in Restorative Justice by Mikhail Lyubansky and Elaine Shpungin University of Illinois

Visit CircleForum for more information about our online trainings in restorative practices

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