The passage of legislation mandating consideration of Restorative Justice in schools marks a movement away from "zero tolerance" by requiring schools to consider a number of mitigating factors or alternatives before...more
A set of bills, recently enrolled and awaiting the Governor's signature, will radically alter the landscape of student disciplinary action in Michigan. House Bills 5618, 5619, 5620, 5621, 5693, 5694 and 5695 (collectively,...more
Restorative Justice programs are increasingly being seen as an alternative to "zero tolerance" school discipline processes. Restorative Justice is an approach to discipline that focuses on repairing harm through inclusive...more