Restorative Circles in Schools: A Practical Guide for Educators

by Bob Costello

Restorative Circles in Schools: Building Community and Enhancing Learning is a practical guide to the use of circles in schools and other settings, as well as an in-depth exploration of circle processes. The book includes numerous stories about the way circles have been used in many diverse situations, discussion on the use of proactive, responsive and staff circles, and an overview of restorative practices, with particular emphasis on its relationship to circle processes. Note about the second edition. This edition includes several new anecdotes and minor changes to style. Thanks to IIRP Lecturer Mary Jo Hebling for her support and invaluable input.

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

Reviews

[Ryan MOORE · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good concept and I have loved implementing it. Not very interesting storytelling and kind of beats the dead horse throughout. Too many (similar) anecdotes from success stories, not enough prompts or different approaches.

[Jestine Myers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read a physical copy of this book.

Being a restorative practices trainer, this was a great book to integrate into the training for the practices. Restorative practices are a great way to develop relationships in classrooms.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Basic information on the restorative justice and case studies.

[Beth Huntley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a practical guide and I found a number of gems to use in my classroom right away.

[Rebecca]

I heavily skimmed this for school, i.e., I read the main content but can't in all honesty say I read the whole thing.

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars. Great info and practical tools.

[Michelle Deml · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll be referencing this again as I continue to do more restorative circles

[Amber Herrera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Incredible information on how to build communities. I like the idea of "firm but caring" and "foster new forms of civic life." I am looking forward to practicing this in the classroom as well as in my everyday life. I am also hoping to see a big change in myself and the individuals I work with.

[Rick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't this is for our 1st grade classrooms, but I can see circles with ice breakers as a start for them to learn how to use one.