MLKJ Junior High School - Community School and Resources

Community School and Resources

What is Restorative Justice in Schools?

Restorative Justice in schools is a set of principles and practices that build a community and involve processes that restore relationships when harm has occurred. Restorative Justice practices support and compliment current school initiatives and can be used to positively impact school culture, discipline, and academic needs.

We work with district and school administrators to create comprehensive restorative initiatives that weave restorative practices into all aspects of school life.

This includes:

Coaching, consulting, modeling and training in Restorative Practices
Restorative alternatives to punitive disciplinary policies
Equitable alternatives to detention/suspension/expulsion
Proactive Community Building Circles
Conflict Resolution (Harm) Circles
Restorative Conferences and Mediation

LINCOLN CENTER

Lincoln's HOPE Program provides integrated behavioral supports for students, families, and schools to develop tools and learning environments for academic success across all levels:

Student Counseling - Intensive services to students whose emotional and behavioral needs are creating obstacles to their success at school.

Teacher Consultation - General support, classroom observation, and consultation with educators to maximize student achievement and reduce behavior problems.

Whole School Supports - Working with administrators in the integration of school wide culture initiatives and climate improvement strategies, and the facilitation of counseling groups that address common student issues.