What if, instead of punishing kids, we asked why they act out?
In this episode, retired educator and restorative justice educator Renee King shares how restorative practices transformed her school, cutting suspensions in half and replacing punishment with empathy, accountability, and connection.
Together, they explore what restorative justice really means, how teachers and parents can create healing spaces for kids, and why community, not control, is the foundation of change.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
3:57 What is Restorative Justice?
6:08 Renee King’s Journey Towards Restorative Justice
15:30 Why Students Act Out (and What They Really Need)
17:36 Teaching Teachers: Building Restorative Classrooms
22:19 How Educators Can Start Practicing Restoration
25:04 How To Lead A Restorative Restorative Circle in Class
26:54 Why Community Changes Behavior
27:59 How to Repair Harm After Conflict
31:25 Restorative Justice at Home: Tools for Parents
34:19 Why Punishment Alone Doesn’t Work
38:49 Restorative Practices Beyond Schools & Into Society
46:14 Resources for Educators & Parents on Restorative Justice
47:40 Anyone Can Be Restorative: The Mindset Shift
54:47 Closing Reflections: Choosing Restoration Over Punishment
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▶ Guest Resources:
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Book | Circle in the Square: Building Community and Repairing Harm in School: https://amzn.to/4nqKUkP
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