Tools for Using Restorative Approaches in Learning Communities

• Pranis, K. (2005) The Little Book of Circles Processes, A New/Old Approach to Peacemaking. Good Books.
• Handbook: Pranis, K. Circle keeper’s handbook. For greater detail, see Pranis, K. (2005). The little book of circle processes: A new/old approach to peacemaking. Good Books.
• Pranis, K., & Boyes-Watson, C. (2020). Circle forward: Building a restorative school community. Revised Edition. Living Justice.
• Boyes-Watson, C., & Pranis, K. (2010) Heart of Hope Resource Guide for Using Peacemaking Circles to Develop Emotional Literacy, Promote Healing & Build Healthy Relationships. Living Justice Press.
• Video: Edutopia (2014, July 4)  Using Dialogue Circles to Support Classrom Management
• Circles Practices in DC Public Schools explains the circles process and shows how they work in DC schools
• San Francisco Public Schools' Manual: Teaching Restorative Practices with Classroom Circles
• Restorative Practices: Community Circles by Fisher & Frey
• Video: Edutopia. (2014, July 4). Using dialogue circles to support classroom management [Video]. YouTube.
• Worksheet: C-DRUM (n.d.) Using Circles as an Instructional Tool [Worksheet].
• Worksheet: C-DRUM (n.d.). Implementing Classroom Circles [Worksheet].
• C-DRUM. (2014). Community Building Questions [Tipsheet].
• Restorative Justice in Oakland Schools: Tier One, Community Building Circle by Cassidy Friedman shows high school students leading community-building circles in their classroom
• Costello, B., Wachtel, J., & Wachtel, T. (2010). Restorative circles in schools: Building community and enhancing learning. International Institute for Restorative Practices.
• Sample Prompting Questions/Topics for Circles. Adapted from Cole, K. & Dedinsky, P. (n.d.). Restorative justice practices, Milwaukee Publis Schools. Safe Schools/Healthy Students [Tipsheet].
• University of San Diego, 6 Restorative Justice Practices to Implement in Your Classroom article with links to outside resources

George, G. (2016.) Teaching with mind and heart: Affect in the restorative school. RP for Schools

• Costello, B., Wachtel, J., & Wachtel, T. (2019) Restorative Circles in Schools: A Practical Guide for Educators. 2nd Edition. International Institute for Restorative Practices.
• Video: Wide Angle Productions. (2017, February). Explains Restorative Circles and How They can be used in schools [Video]. Vimeo
• Teacher-Student Restorative Justice Circle Student Facilitator-- Circle Up Documentary
• Boyes-Watson,C., Pranis, K., Prichard, J., Stuart, B., Wedge, M. (2003) Peacemaking Circles Brief Guide
• Creating a Restorative School at Hart Middle School illustrates how the DC Public School used classroom circles to integrate RA into their school culture & practices
• Pranis, K., Stuart, B., & Wedge, M. (2003) Peacemaking Circles: From Conflict to Community. Living Justice Press
• Worksheet: C-DRUM (n.d.) Issues for Which Circles May be Appropriate [Worksheet].
• Video: Freeman, C. (2013, April 22). Restorative welcome and re-entry circle [Video]. YouTube
• Follestad, B, & Wroldsen, N. (2018) Using Restorative Circle in Schools: How to Build Strong Learning Communities and Foster Student Wellbeing. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

• Restorative Justice Colorado. (2010, October 19). Restorative Justice (RJ) in schools. YouTube.
  When a student has money stolen from her locker, a restorative conference is used to provide a means of productively addressing the conflict at Montebello High School, Colorado. The data reflects a reduction in suspension and expulsion rates by 30% through Restorative Justice. (6:36 minutes).
• Wachtel, T., O’Connell, T., & Wachtel, B. (1991) Restorative Justice Conferencing: Real Justice and the Conferencing Handbook. International Institute for Restorative Practices.
• MacRae, A.(2004) The Little Book of Family Group Conferences New Zealand Style: A Hopeful Approach When You Cause Harm. Good Books
• McMorris, B. J., Beckman, K. J., Shea, G., Baumgartner, J., & Eggert, R. C. (2013, December). Applying restorative practices to Minneapolis Public Schools students recommended for possible expulsion: A pilot program evaluation of the family and youth restorative conference program.
• Umbreit, M., & Armour, M.P. (2010) Restorative Justice Dialogue: An Essential Guide for Research and Practice. Springer Publishing Company.
• Hooker, D.A. (2016) The Little Book of Transformative Community Conferencing: A Hopeful, Practical Approach to Dialogue. Good Books.
• Lederach, J. (2003) The Little Book of Conflict Transformation: Clear Articulation of the Guiding Principles By a Pioneer in the Field. Good Books

• Lesson 1 Using a Talking Piece - Lesson Plan 1
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• Lesson 2 Developing Guidelines for Our Circles - Lesson Plan 2
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• Lesson 3 Introduction to Circle: Sharing Who We Are - Lesson Plan 3
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• Lesson 4 How Did You Feel? - Lesson Plan 4
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• Lesson 5 The Restorative Philosophy - Lesson Plan 5
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• Lesson 6 Where It Can Work - Lesson Plan 6
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• Lesson 7 Restorative Interventions Players & Process - Lesson Plan 7
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• Lesson 8 New Look at An Old Story - Lesson Plan 8
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• Lesson 9 Affective Statements & Questions - Lesson Plan 9
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• Lesson 10 What Do You Know? (Review) - Lesson Plan 10
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