Georgia Conflict Center's online blog, where we share reflections, interviews, and articles related to restorative justice and restorative practices.
Reflection on the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, 70 years on.
Read More →Jabari Cobb, the Director of Behavior Supports & Discipline for Clarke County School District, shares the impact that GCC has made--school by school--and how his involvement with restorative practices has strengthened.
Read More →One of Athens' awesome Communities-In-Schools Neighborhood Leaders gives talks about the utility of conflict work in his professional and personal life.
Read More →A new study finds moving to restorative practices to respond to student misconduct has led to a significant reduction in suspensions and arrests.
Read full article (LINK OPENS IN A NEW TAB) →Taken at face value, the 12′ structure installed on playa will spell out a cheeky provocation, “NO DANCING,” clearly legible from afar. But as the viewer approaches, each of the large block letters will reveal a story, a testimonial from a real person about a personal experience with unjust rules. Smith sees the piece as a call to awareness of social injustice and the power of restorative justice.
Read full article (LINK OPENS IN A NEW TAB) →Over the last school year, Bridger Middle School leaders decided to take a different approach to deal with the fighting and students acting out.
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