Restorative Justice

What Is RESTORATIVE JUSTICE? 

Le Grand High School has adopted a restorative discipline policy which focuses on student responsibility, accountability, and a goal of restoration for all the impacted by the offense. When someone’s behavior causes someone else harm, restorative justice uses “Peer Mediation”  for  those two people to come to a resolution that will best repair that harm. It is not about punishment like detention or school suspensions; it's about healing and change. 

 

Peer Mediation 

• Learning To Listen
• Problem Solving
• Understanding And Recognizing Conflict
• Participating in A Productive And Informal Meeting
• Working Out Differences And Problems
• Developing A Plan to Move Forward 

 

Student Support Programs  

 

Thinkery
Thinkery is designed to help students “think” about their refusal to cooperate. It provides an opportunity for the student to reconsider his/ her decision and continue to find constructive ways to make things as right as possible. This is accomplished by having the Conflict Resolution Leader talking to the student about what he/she has been doing and experiencing along with its impact on the teacher, other students and the community. The goal is to use each conflict and or misbehavior to help students learn respect, critical thinking, and cooperation while improving relationships and building a sense of community life in and outside the classroom.

 

Restorative Justice Mentoring Program 

 

• Building confidence And Self-Esteem
• Enhancing Academic Success
• Social And Emotional Support
• Fostering Leadership And Life Skills
• Encouraging Positive Relationships
• Creating A Ripple Effect of Change