A restorative approach in school requires students to think about themselves and how they deal with one another, and to work on developing healthy relationships and learning how to manage conflict. Adopting a restorative approach in a school can have a positive ripple effect into the home and the community. The focus is on developing, maintaining and repairing relationships. Restorative practices are part of a relational approach to education. They focus on nurturing interpersonal relationships and building community within classrooms and schools. Teachers and students find this environment has a number of social and academic benefits.
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