The Little Book of Restorative Discipline for Schools: Teaching Responsibility; Creating Caring Climates (The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series)

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How can teachers and administrators better deal with discipline, punishment, bullying, truancy, and other issues? Can community-building begin in a classroom?

The authors of this book believe that by applying restorative justice at school, we can build a healthier and more just society. With practical applications and models.

Can an overworked teacher possibly turn an unruly incident with students into an "opportunity for learning, growth, and community-building"? If restorative justice has been able to salvage lives within the world of criminal behavior, why shouldn't its principles be applied in school classrooms and cafeterias? And if our children learn restorative practices early and daily, won't we be building a healthier, more just society? Topics include:
  • Why restorative justice
  • The role of discipline and punishment
  • Characteristics of peaceable schools
  • Flexible policies
  • Whole school training approaches
  • Class meetings
  • Truancy mediation
  • Bullying
  • And more!

Two educators answer yes, yes, and yes in this new addition to The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding series. Amstutz and Mullet offer applications and models. "Discipline that restores is a process to make things as right as possible." This Little Book shows how to get there.

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About the Author

Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz is Director of Mennonite Central Committee’s (MCC) Office on Crime and Justice. In this capacity, she provides consulting and training for agencies and communities seeking to implement programs of restorative justice which specifically include a Victim Offender Mediation/Conferencing component. She has provided technical assistance and consulting for numerous programs throughout the United States. She has worked in the victim offender field since 1984 when she began working in Elkhart, Indiana, the site of the first Victim Offender Reconciliation Program (VORP) in the United States. She lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Judy Mullet is a professor in the psychology department at Eastern Mennonite University. She received her Ph.D. from Kent State University, where her dissertation work focused on context-motivated, conflict strategy choices of middle school students with learning disabilities. A member of the EMU faculty since 1986, Dr. Mullet specializes in restorative discipline in schools, conducting workshops across the USA. She lives near Harrisonburg, Pennsylvania.

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4.6 out of 5

91.67% of customers are satisfied

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to Read

J. · July 15, 2022

Needed this book for a book study PDE. It arrived quickly, in great condition, and the book is so easy to read! Very good information shared in the text.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect choice for a team book study.

r. · April 20, 2020

Excellent and inspiring overview to restorative practices that will serve our team well as we consider how to move toward implementation in our school. Concise addresses all major concerns and potential points of resistance in practical ways. The last section on the idea of community compels us forward.

5.0 out of 5 stars AN ESSENTIAL NEW WAVE IN SCHOOL DISCIPLING

j.l. · March 19, 2020

For making a better world, replacing punishment with Restorative Discipline is absolutely essential.James C. Leiter, Jr., education writer.

4.0 out of 5 stars Anyone reading this should be asking "Why not Restorative Discipline in Every School?"

M.H. · March 22, 2016

This little book provides a great deal of information as to "Why" restorative discipline should be part of every school. It is not enough to teach our children fundamental coursework - they must be trained properly in socially acceptable behavior and understanding. Where damage is done, aperpetrator needs to own the responsibility and correct the damage thus restoring the equilibrium of society. Great Book!

5.0 out of 5 stars Small book BIG impact!!!

b.M. · August 19, 2013

This book was clear and concise. It gives good insight to restoring discipline and the steps one should take to do this. It places the responsibility on the whole as well as addressing the key roles we each play in the restoration of discipline. This book was not a long read but it made a BIG impact!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great work! Very practical for schools.

g. · January 14, 2018

Love that is short and precise. Everybody who work with children must read it. It’s a change in paradigm from the way we are taught about discipline. 100%reccomend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a book with workable ideas based on a sound philosophy

B. · November 26, 2017

Restorative justice is what we all need to bring back calming environments.We need to work together.We can make things happen well for one another.Nice message.

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful introduction to restorative processes in schools.

A.C. · April 15, 2016

The book did a great job introducing restorative discipline and similar practices. I would like to have seen some more specifics on different protocols that can be used.

Great book

G.S. · December 26, 2019

Great service, awesome book, amazing delivery time.

A book for a thesis

F.W. · November 15, 2017

Used this book to implement my knowledge about RJ. Easy to read it can reach a great amount of professionists either psychologist like me or teachers!

A great 'fall back'book.

W.H. · December 31, 2012

The book was recieved in excelent condition and well before the due date. It was not as informative asI expected but it is well written and easy to follow. I would reccommend this as a 'fall back' book where you can return to it time and time again to refresh your mind on the main aspects of Restorative Practice. It is a good little book to read alongside others or if this is your first experience of this approach to disipline within schools.

Four Stars

J. · July 8, 2018

good book

The Little Book of Restorative Discipline for Schools: Teaching Responsibility; Creating Caring Climates (The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series)

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