Margaret Thorsborne

This work helps in rethinking behaviour management through the use of restorative justice methods in the classroom. This clearly presented manual guides practitioners through the harsh realities of confronting wrongdoing and injustice in school. The traditional approach seeks simply to apportion blame and punish the wrongdoer. There is now strong evidence that restorative justice can be effective in reducing problem...

This work helps in rethinking behaviour management in the whole school through the use of restorative justice methods. School conferences have proved remarkably successful in teaching students about their responsibilities and accountability to other people. Restorative Practices in Schools fulfils an important role by outlining the techniques to learn and apply when planning and facilitating conferences. It includes guidance on...