Youth, Schools and Restorative Justice Badge

Badge Overview

This badge has 7 modules

This badge examines the use of restorative justice tools and techniques for addressing harm and conflicts in school settings. Students will examine the use of restorative conversations, agreements and shared power in schools and how to build restorative classrooms. Participants will gain concrete skills to foster restorative practices in schools, support youth agency, and build healing-centered educational spaces.

Badge Objectives

Upon successful completion of this badge, you will learn:

1. Explain the role of schools as places of repair and relationship-building.
2. Compare restorative and punitive discipline approaches and their impact on students and school culture.
3. Describe different structures and models for implementing restorative justice in schools.
4. Analyze the relationship between shared power and community-building.
5. Evaluate how everyday interactions contribute to a positive and restorative school climate.
6. Apply restorative practices to create classroom environments centered on connection, belonging, and accountability.
7. Use restorative approaches to address harm and conflict through repair rather than exclusion.
8. Explain how shared power supports collective responsibility and positive community outcomes.