Restorative Practices Grant Program

Overview

Restorative Practices is intended to help LEAs adopt, expand, and integrate best practices for restorative practices to existing district initiatives to strengthen efforts to reduce disciplinary actions, enhance student engagement, and improve school climate to promote an inclusive, supportive, and equitable school environments. In recent years, the use of restorative practices in schools has grown rapidly. Restorative practices are designed to proactively build community, improve relationships, and help students amend harm when conflict occurs. A literature review of 34 studies1 conducted in seven countries, including 23 studies from the United States, found that restorative practices improve school climate and safety, improve student well-being, and promote positive conflict management...