How to Develop a School Culture That Helps Curb Bullying

April 11, 2016 Western Justice Center

This article talks about the benefits of restorative practices on bullying prevention and school climate.

Students with influence over peers reduce school bullying by 30 percent

February 9, 2016 Western Justice Center

This article shows the success of The Roots program.

How Empowering Influential Kids Can Change School Culture For the Better

January 30, 2016 Western Justice Center

This article focuses on the importance of involving influential students in conflict resolution programs.

High Schools with Gay-Straight Alliances Have Reduced Risk of Student Suicide

January 16, 2016 Western Justice Center

This is a summary of a study that shows the benefits of gay-straight alliances for all students.

Gay-Straight Alliances: Creating Safer Schools for LGBT Students and their Allies

January 16, 2016 Western Justice Center

This fact sheet has quantitative data on ways gay-straight alliances make schools safer for LGBT students.

Transforming School Culture with Restorative Practices

January 15, 2016 Western Justice Center

This report talks about how restorative practices can benefit schools.

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

January 15, 2016 Western Justice Center

This article discusses benefits of restorative practices instead of traditional punitive discipline.

Findings from Schools Implementing Restorative Practices

January 15, 2016 Western Justice Center

This report details the results and benefits of restorative practices in schools implementing programs.

Safer Saner Schools

January 15, 2016 Western Justice Center

This website provides information on how to implement restorative practices in schools based on the International Institute for Restorative Practices model.

Restorative Practices Training Manual

January 15, 2016 Western Justice Center

This manual provides information regarding how to implement a restorative justice program.

Implementing Restorative Justice

January 15, 2016 Western Justice Center

This publication provides guidance for implementing restorative policies and practices in schools.

Restorative Justice Practices and Principles in Schools

January 15, 2016 Western Justice Center

This guide provides methods and examples of restorative justice practices used in schools, such as circles, conferencing and mediation.

Fix School Discipline

January 14, 2016 Western Justice Center

This document provides lots of information on improving school discipline policies and procedures, with versions for educators and administrators.

Decreasing Violence through Conflict Resolution Education in Schools

January 7, 2016 Western Justice Center

This article discusses the need for conflict resolution education in schools, with a focus on the mediation process.

Conflict Resolution Programs Reduce Aggression and Enhance Learning, an excerpt from A Powerful Peace: The Integrative Thinking Classroom

January 7, 2016 Western Justice Center

This excerpt focuses on effectiveness and benefits of conflict resolution education in schools.

Conflict Resolution Education: The Field, the Findings, and the Future

January 7, 2016 Western Justice Center

This article discussing conflict resolution education programs and their benefits.

The Benefits of Mediation by School Mediation Associates

January 7, 2016 Western Justice Center

This website details the benefits of peer mediation programs to students and school campuses.

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