Restorative justice is a non-punitive approach to resolving conflict that focuses on restoring relationships.

This report, produced by the WestEd Justice & Prevention Research Center, lays the groundwork for building a strong body of empirical evidence about restorative justice in schools.

Provided are recommendations for future research and evaluation of restorative justice in U.S. schools. Also included is a starter set of research questions that can be considered by foundations, the federal government, and the research community to begin building a strong body of empirical evidence about restorative justice in schools.

Visit the What Further Research Is Needed on Restorative Justice in Schools? resource page to learn more and download a free copy.