CPN Lecture: Restorative Practices: Achieving Safe, Healthy, and Respectful Schools (1 of 2)

Schools are centers of education, yet all too often, violence and disrespect interrupt student learning and teacher instruction. On July 31, 2006 the Thomas Jefferson Area Community Criminal Justice Board and Central Virginia Restorative Justice sponsored a presentation given by Joseph Roy, the principal at Springfield Township High School just outside Philadelphia. Roy highlights the strategies undertaken in Springfield Township High School, which integrated restorative practices in 2001-2002.

This is the first of a two part podcast. In part one we’ll hear Mr. Roy’s comments on Restorative Practices. In part two, we’ll listen to questions from the attendees, followed by Mr. Roy’s comments…