Why Restorative Justice

There are many myths about Restorative Justice. It is important to name these myths and to address the truths behind these myths.

For educators, the New Year is an invitation to recalibrate the classroom environment, reestablish clear norms, and guide everyone toward a successful and harmonious rest of the year. Here's how.

Long before the language of “restorative justice” entered mainstream policy discussions, the Diné (Navajo) people were practicing a relational approach  to conflict that prioritizes harmony, healing, and community responsibility. Navajo peacemaking  — often enacted in circle-based peacekeeping or peacemaking gatherings — centers restoration of balance (hozhó) rather than assignment of blame. In the context of modern restorative justice practice, these gatherings offer both a deep cultural...