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RESEARCH

Graduate Student Research

  • Afzali, Shohreh (2022) Incorporating Restorative Justice in Education Practices, Principles, and Strategies in LEARN & ESL Classes to Support Refugee and Newcomer Students More Effectively (Masters Project) Link to Document in Google 

  • Earle, Angela (2023). A Restorative Justice Guide for Teachers Entering Positions at a New School (Masters Project) Link to Document in Google

  • Earle, Angela (2021). Introduction to RJE through circle pedagogy in kindergarten French immersion (Course Project) Link to Document in Google

  • Edokpayi, Omoregie (2018). A Paradigm Shift through Talking Circle: A Narrative Study to Investigate the Impact of Restorative Justice Education on Students after Completing an Introductory Graduate Course in Restorative Justice Education.

  • Hunt, Alice (forthcoming). Strengthening the Parent/Caregiver, Child, Teacher Relationships through Restorative Justice Education.

  • Lu, Min (2022). “The Impact of COVID-19 on Teachers’ Restorative Justice in Education (RJE) Practice in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)."

  • McGettigan, Danielle (forthcoming). “Impact of K-12 Schooling on Incarcerated People in Newfoundland and Labrador.”

  • Pardy, Margaret (2018). Relationship building at Sheshatshiu Innu school. (Masters Project)

  • Power, Erin (2014). “I believe in inclusion but...” : A critical exploration into teacher beliefs and attitudes around inclusion. (Masters Thesis).

  • Wright-Cameron, Taneisha (2021). Restorative Justice Education Principles and Practices: A Professional Learning Guide Booklet for Grade 9 Form Teachers to be used in their Form Time with Students to Create, Nurture, Repair, and Transform Relationships geared at addressing School Violence Issues. (Masters Project)

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Other Research (we recommend)

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Bianchi, H. (1994). Justice as sanctuary. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.

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Elliot, E. (2011). Security with Care: Restorative Justice & Healthy Societies. Halifax: Fernwood Publishing.

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Gavrielides, T. (2007). Restorative justice theory and practice: Addressing the discrepancy. Helsinki, Finland: European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control.  www.heuni.fi/material/attachments/heuni/ reports/. . ./Hakapainoon2.pdf

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Llewellyn, J. (2012). Restorative justice: Thinking relationally about justice. In J. Downie & J. Llewellyn (Eds.), Being relational (pp. 89–108). Vancouver: University of British Columbia Press.

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Llewellyn, K. & Llewellyn, J. (2015). A restorative approach to learning: Relational theory as feminist pedagogy in universities. In Feminist Pedagogy in Higher Education: Critical Theory and Practice. Kitchener, WLU Press.

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McCluskey, G. (2013). Challenges to education. In E. Sellman, H. Cremin, & G. McCluskey (Eds.), Restorative approaches to conflict in schools (pp. 133–156). Abingdon, UK: Routledge.

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McCluskey, G., Lloyd, G., Kane, J., Stead, J., Riddell, S., & Weedon, E. (2008). Can restorative practices in schools make a difference? Educational Review, 60(4), 405–417.

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Morrison, B. (2007). Restoring safe school communities. Sydney: Federation Press.

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Morrison, B., & Vaandering, D. (April, 2012). Restorative justice: Pedagogy, Praxis, Discipline. Special Issue: Designing School Contexts in Support of Proactive Discipline: Applications to School Violence. Journal of School Violence, 11(2). DOI:10.1080/15388220.2011.653322 http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/cKahUeQzqZ2KNmNIBGJS/full

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Morrison, B. (2013). Beyond the bad apple: Analytical and theoretical perspectives on the development of restorative justice in schools. In E. Sellman, H. Cremin, & G. McCluskey (Eds.), Restorative approaches to conflict in schools (pp. 123–131). Abington, UK: Routledge.

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Vaandering, D. (2014). Relational restorative justice pedagogy in educator professional development. Special Issue: Curriculum Inquiry 44:4. Editor: Kathy Bickmore.

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Vaandering, D. (2013). A window on relationships: Reflecting critically on a current restorative justice theory. Restorative Justice: An International Journal, 1(3). DOI: 10.5235/20504721.1.3.305

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Vaandering, D. (2013). Implementing restorative justice in schools: What pedagogy reveals. Journal of Peace Education, 10 (3). DOI: 10.1080/17400201.2013.794335 http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/4rcpPfJsU7shGmYSbSWS/full

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Vaandering, D. (2013). Student, teacher, and administrator perspectives on harm: Implications for implementing safe and caring school initiatives. Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies, 35:4, 298-318, DOI: 10.1080/10714413.2013.825514 http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/eYBUVTgM87xJdVSwzGhR/full

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Vaandering, D. (2011). A faithful compass: Rethinking the term restorative justice to find clarity. Contemporary Justice Review, 14(3). DOI: 10.1080/10282580.2011.589668 http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/6nYJkZuZHQ4JNMZuebvp/full

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Vaandering, D. (2010). The significance of critial theory for restorative justice in education. The Review of Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies, 32(2), 145-176. http://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/cDQb9m958tew2huS9xY3/full

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Vanier, J. (2008). Becoming Human. Paulist Press.

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Wolterstorff, N. (2006). Teaching justly for justice. The Journal of Education & Christian Belief, 10(2), 23–37.

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Zehr, H. (2005). Changing lenses: A new focus for crime and justice (3rd ed.). Waterloo, ON: Herald Press.

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Still more we recommend...

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Amstutz, L. S.& Mullet. (2015). The Little Book of Restorative Discipline for Schools: Teaching Responsibility; Creating Caring Climates. Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

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Blood, P., & Thorsborne, M. (2006, October). Overcoming resistance to whole-school uptake of restorative practices. In International Institute of Restorative Practice’s ‘The Next Step: Developing Restorative Communities, Part 2’Conference (pg. 18-20).

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Boyes-Watson, C. (2013). Peacemaking circles and urban youth. Minnesota: Living Justice Press.

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Brown, M. A. (2018). Creating restorative schools: Setting schools up to succeed. St. Paul, MN: Living Justice Press.

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Burnett, N., & Thorsborne, M. (2015). Restorative practice and special needs: A practical guide to working restoratively with young people. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

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Costello, B., Wachtel, J., & Wachtel, T. (2010). Restorative circles in schools: Building community and enhancing learning. International Institute for Restorative Practices.

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Gardner, T. (2016). Discipline Over Punishment: Successes and Struggles with Restorative Justice in Schools.

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Lockhart, A., & Zammit, L. (2005). Restorative Justice: Transforming Society. Toronto: Inclusion Press.

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Pranis, K. (2015). Little Book of Circle Processes: A New/Old Approach to Peacemaking. New York: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

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Pranis, K., Stuart, B., & Wedge, M. (2003). Peacemaking Circles: From Crime to Community. Minnesota: Living Justice Press.

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Riestenberg, N. (2012). Circle in the Square. Minnesota: Living Justice Press

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Schumacher, A. (2014). Talking circles for adolescent girls in an urban high school: A restorative practices program for building friendships and developing emotional literacy skills. Sage Open, 4(4), 2158244014554204.

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Sellman, E., Cremin, H., & McCluskey, G. (2013). Restorative approaches to conflict in schools: Interdisciplinary perspectives on whole school approaches to managing relationships. Abingdon, OX; Routledge.

 

Sullivan, D., & Tifft, L. (2001). Restorative Justice: Healing The Foundations of Our Everyday Lives (pg. 51). Monsey, NY: Willow Tree Press.

Wolterstorff, N. (2006). Teaching justly for justice. Journal of Education and Christian Belief, 10(2), 23-37.

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Thorsborne, M., & Blood, P. (2013). Implementing Restorative Practice in Schools: A Practical Guide to Transforming School Communities. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

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Zehr, H. (2015). The Little Book of Restorative Justice: Revised and Updated. Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.​​​

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Zehr, H. (2003). Changing Lenses: A New Focus for Crime and Justice. Waterloo: Herald Press.

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