Issue Brief 92: A Restorative Approach to School Discipline
A restorative approach to school discipline creates supportive environments where all students can succeed. A new law in Connecticut (Public Act 23-167) requires schools to respond to nonviolent school discipline incidents using restorative practices.
This issue brief provides guidance for implementing a restorative practices framework in school and district disciplinary approaches, offering practical tools and models to help schools respond to behavioral challenges while preparing to meet the requirements of Public Act 23–167.
This Issue Brief was prepared by CHDI's Jeana Bracey, PhD and Yecenia Casiano, MA with restorative justice trainer and facilitator Kris Wraight, MS.
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