Georgia Conflict Center's online blog, where we share reflections, interviews, and articles related to restorative justice and restorative practices.
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.
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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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