Author : Meghan L. Breedlove
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Total Pages : 0 pages
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Book Synopsis Restorative Practice Implementation and Experiences at Two Charter High Schools by : Meghan L. Breedlove
Download or read book Restorative Practice Implementation and Experiences at Two Charter High Schools written by Meghan L. Breedlove and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given the negative academic, social, and long-term outcomes associated with suspensions (Noltemeyer et al., 2015), schools have investigated alternatives. Restorative Practices (RPs) in schools are based on restorative justice philosophies and have gained momentum in schools. RPs aim to build community and seek to repair harm to relationships through mediations or restorative conversations (Amstutz & Mullet, 2015). The current multiple case study aims to understand RP implementation approaches and experiences of staff (e.g., teachers and non-teaching professional) over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 16 semi-structured interviews, observation experiences, and document analysis were analyzed using a coding approach outlined by Miles, Huberman, and Saldaña (2018). Across-case analysis suggested RPs aligned with school values, were embedded into various spaces on campus, were flexible, and served as a tool to strengthen student-teacher relationships and enhance student social emotional growth. Challenging experiences for RP implementation across cases included engaging students, limited time, and staff issues. COVID-19 negatively impacted the mental health of both students and staff and was disruptive to RP implementation. Implications for school counselors, administrators, teachers, training programs for school professionals, and educational policy makers are discussed in addition to recommendations for future research.