A map of restorative justice programs in New Zealand, from the Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice, Wellington.

The Strengthening the Criminal Justice System for Victims Survey is an opportunity for victims/survivors to tell us their views, what works and what doesn’t, and how it can be improved. We've been asked to share the link to the survey widely so that more victims' voices can be heard. From the Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice.

Research shows restorative practices improves school climate, reduces student suspensions and discipline disparities Written by Laura Mirsky Published: January 9, 2019 In one of the first rigorous, large-scale evaluations of restorative practices in a large urban school district, researchers from RAND Corporation found that restorative practices improved school climate, reduced student suspensions and decreased discipline […]

One of the most striking differences between a coercive response to misconduct, and a restorative response has to do with voice. A coercive response suppresses voice. A restorative response invites it. Powerful article from Dr. William Bledsoe of The Restorative Way

Recently the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice posted its Statement on Historical Harm. Restorative Justice on The Rise is reposting a section of the introduction to that post and we hope you'll click to read in full.

EVENT DESCRIPTION: Relationships are being created, nourished and sometimes destroyed in online spaces. Are there ways to nourish authentic dialogue and conflict resolution when things get ‘hot’ online? How can we deal with trolls - or friends and relatives acting like trolls - and getting through heated arguments to meaningful communication?

What do School-Wide Restorative Practices look like in the real world? Restorative Justice on The Rise and Living Justice Press are excited and pleased to invite you to this fabulous opportunity to hear from author, educator and RJE (Restorative Justice in Education) expert, Martha Brown, PhD. Her new book, Creating Restorative Schools: Setting Up Schools […]

Teiahsha Bankhead is Executive Director of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth, and Tyreece Sherrills has served as a Youth Facilitator at RJOY. They will share their efforts to create Restorative Cities in CA and beyond.

The Neuroscientific A-ha of Empathy & How We Do Justice to Ourselves, One Another & Our World with very special guest, author and international speaker Sarah Peyton.

Restorative Way was founded in 2001 by William A. Bledsoe, Ph.D. to advance the art and science of restorative communication. Since then, Restorative Way has helped thousands of people in schools, families, workplaces, justice systems and correctional facilities. Restorative Way Communication™ is based on the very latest research in the neuroscience of communication. This research […]