September 25, 2019

Department of Good Stuff: Circles of students

Center for Court Innovatrion -  In five Brooklyn high schools with high suspension rates, Center for Court Innovation staff have so far led more than 1,000 circles, at which students share experiences, build relationships, and search for alternative ways to resolve conflicts.

The work is part of our deep investment in restorative practices that includes a three-year randomized controlled trial to test whether this approach can improve school culture and student outcomes. That trial won’t be complete until next year, but the vast majority of students say they have stronger relationships with other students and adults as a result of our programming, while teachers report fewer fights.

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