Using Restorative Circles in Schools - by Nina Wroldsen & Berit Follestad (Paperback)

About the Book

Restorative circles are increasingly popular in schools, as a method of building and maintaining good relationships, and ensuring that children feel safe and that they belong. This book gives teachers and other educational professionals everything they need to implement restorative circles in their school.

Book Synopsis

Restorative circles are an effective way of implementing restorative justice, through starting a conversation wider than just the victim and the offender.

Proven to be an effective way of healing and building relationships, tackling bullying within schools and providing a sense of community, this book gives everything needed for a school to start implementing restorative circles.

Accompanied by illustrations, interviews and case studies to show how to start using restorative circles, this practical guide is the perfect introduction for schools looking to improve their methods of conflict resolution.

About the Author

Berit Follestad is a school counsellor with over 20 years' experience as a conflict mediator, and is a certified facilitator of restorative circles. She is an experienced trainer for trainers in the use of restorative practices and is guest lecturer at university colleges.

Nina Wroldsen has many years' experience using restorative circles as a school teacher and school leader, and has lectured internationally on the field of restorative processes.