Cowie, H. & Jennifer, D. (Co-ordinating team, UK), Chankova, D. & Poshtova, T. (Bulgaria), Deklerck, J. & Deboutte, G. (Belgium), Ertesvåg, S. K. & Samuelsen, A. S. (Norway), O'Moore, M. & Minton, S. J. (Ireland) and Ortega, R. & Sanchez, V. (Spain) © (2006)

School Bullying and Violence: Taking Action

Module E

Unit E4 - Restorative Approaches in School: Towards a Restorative School

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Objectives:

To understand restorative justice principles, ideas and values
To understand contemporary restorative approaches in a school setting
To know how to promote a restorative climate in school
To be able to apply strategies for the implementation of restorative practices in a school as a part of a whole school policy for identification, reduction and prevention of school violence

Facilitation skills to be developed through this unit:

Knowledge and understanding of:

an individual's need and ability to resolve their own problems
a restorative response to violence, wrongdoing and everyday school problems
training time needed for teachers, school, staff and students to be aware of restorative approaches (as separate from training for facilitators)
the impact of restorative practices on the whole school community

Personal qualities and attributes include:

acceptance of diverse experience and points of view
how to listen actively and in a non-judgemental way
effective communication skills