The practice was so successful that by 2011 ousd overhauled its system and made restorative justice the new model for handling disciplinary problems. And after the first year of trying it at skyline, theres still a lot more work to be done. This 501c3 nonprofit organization is dedicated to helping trauma victims, their families and communities. Ousd restorative justice implementation guide oakland unified. Join north oakland restorative justice council, neighborhood council 10y, and the longfellow community association for a holiday meal potluck for those in need on saturday, dec 21st from pm. It can be explained by using a three tiered system. Restorative justice is a major cultural shift from a punitive model to a restorative model, notes david yurem, ousds first program manager of restorative justice. Collaborative and effective juvenile reentry in alameda county 20102015 3. Practicing restorative justice at oaklands skyline high.
Read about restorative justice in schools and how it has been implemented in the oakland unified school district in california. A study of community works wests restorative justice. Opportunities to enhance role in violence prevention as hsd and other oakland unite stakeholders prepare to move into the implementation of measure z, they should consider which elements of restorative justice. Fania davis began exploring the possibility of an oakland initiative. Evaluations of restorative justice in schools and school districts. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Inspired by the dramatic success of restorative justice practices in south africa and new zealand, dr. Restorative justice for oakland youth rjoy location. Store justice works in partnership with incarcerated people, survivors of crime, district attorneys, and the community. Though only about 40 years old, the restorative justice movement is rapidly expanding, with tens of thousands of initiatives. Restorative justice oakland unified school district.
Ted wachtel is the founder of the pennsylvaniabased international institute for restorative practices, the worlds first accredited restorative justice graduate school program. Restorative practices sfusd rp for schools oakland unified school district this information was developed in part with support from the aware advancing wellness and resilience in education grant. Restorative justice resources oakland unified school. Karen ivy said, using the community to face transgressors and deal with transgressions. Schoolbased restorative justice as an alternative to zerotolerance policies. Restorative justice for oakland youth rjoy restorative.
Learn about the foundations and key elements of circles in the little book of circle processes by kay pranis. If you are interested in attending one of the trainings, please email us your name, your desire. Glenview elementary would like to share with you a new. Restorative practices baltimore county public schools. Disparately impacting youth of color, punitive school discipline and juvenile justice policies activate tragic cycles of youth violence, incarceration, and wasted lives. Fania davis, executive director, restorative justice for oakland youth erica donahue, administrator of student placement hayward unified school district terrel gibson, americorps, member of youth reentry community. Various restorative justice in schools manuals washtenaw isd. Restorative practices schott foundation for public education. In 2011, the oakland family therapy restorative justice project was formed. Restorative justice is a philosophy and theory of justice that emphasizes bringing together everyone affected by wrongdoing to address their needs and obligations and to heal the harm as much as possible. Schoolbased restorative justice as an alternative to zero. You can access the full guidance and resources from the department of education and justice at. Hcsa contracted with restorative justice for oakland youth rjoy to produce. Djds castlemont peacemaking room designing justice.
Restorative justice center for healthy schools and. Annual north oakland blood drive monday, jan 20, 2020. We shift the paradigm from punitive to restorative recognizing and valuing every individuals dignity and potential. Oakland unified school district, rjoy restorative justice for oakland youth.
Restorative justice is a set of principals and practices employed in the oakland. To be effective, this infrastructure needs to be hyperlocal, allow for onsite restorative practices, and embed itself into the already existing fabric of oaklands. Lessons from west oakland restorative justice is an alternative to retributive zerotolerance policies that mandate suspension or expulsion of students from school for a wide variety. North oakland restorative justice council malachi scott introduced himself as a cofounder of the north oakland restorative justice council. Restorative practices in schools prepared for the open society institute baltimore. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. Hcsa contracted with restorative justice for oakland youth rjoy to produce restorative justice, a new approach for our schools. Pdf four challenges in the future of restorative justice. A framework for juvenile justice in the 21st century. The principles of restorative justice practices are now being used in schools with positive results. We spoke with coexecutive director teiahsha bankhead about making broken bonds. It will explore restorative justice, its spiritual dimensions, and the potential contributions of its approach to advancing sustainable peace in communities and the world. Denver public schools restorative justice program, final report, 20082009.
Youth completing restorative justice programs, however, have a significantly lower recidivism rate, in the range of only 10 to 20 percent. Full restorative justice report pdf oakland family therapy restorative justice project. May 2017 restorative practices in schools prepared for the. Restorative justice is starting to be used in public schools around the country. Evaluation of oakland unite violence prevention programs. International institute for restorative practices 2009.
Californias oakland unified school district educators take part in restorative justice training. Restorative justice for oakland and the north oakland restorative justice council is offering free restorative justice trainings for community members wh want to help creae a restorative north oakland. Founded in 2005, rjoy works to interrupt these cycles by promoting institutional shifts toward restorative approaches that actively engage families, communities, and systems to repair harm and prevent reoffending. Oakland unite is proud to announce the community healing minigrants funding opportunity for the spring cycle, in partnership with restorative justice for oakland youth rjoy, urban peace movement upm, communities united for restorative youth justice curyj, building opportunities for selfsufficiency boss, and roots community health center. Oakland unified school district restorative justice. Hunger is a serious problemboth among homeless residents and among some with homes. Restorative justice for oakland youth community initiatives.
Meaningful restorative justice also requires robust funding. Peace in place pdf 200kb creating restorative spaces in schools booklet pdf 7mb. Filmed at bunche high school, this video is a collaboration between oakland unified school district and restorative justice for oakland youth. A pilot program evaluation of the family and youth restorative conference program. Our mission is to reimagine and reform our criminal justice system to be one of true inclusion and healing. While restorative justice can take on a number of forms, perhaps the most prominent is the restorative community conferencing rcc approach, which, according to a 2007 international metaanalysis, is effective at reducing 6 bolitho, j. An effective strategy to reduce racially disproportionate discipline, suspensions and improve academic outcomes this report is dedicated to the many students, teachers, principals, coordinators, other school staff and partners who have been deeply committed to and engaged in restorative practices at ousd over the years. This can include practices using avariety of terms such as restorative practices, restorative approaches, and. Restorative justice is a philosophy that is being applied in multiple contexts, including schools, families, workplaces, the justice system, global conflict, and as a tool to transform structural and historic harms. Children will speak when they feel safe mindful schools. Schoolsrestorativepracticesimplementationandresourceguide. The following principles reflect the values and concepts for implementing restorative practices in the school setting. Come sit down with your neighbors and enjoy a meal together. Oakland unified school district restorative justice in schools bringing restorative justice rj to a school is about culture shift.
Oakland leads way as restorative justice techniques enter. Restorative justice in oakland schools in 2005, ousd started the whole school restorative justice program, and more recently, the peer rj program, aimed to reduce harm, build community, and ensure successful reintegration of marginalized students coming from the. Welcome to oakland unified school districts restorative justice initiative. Under each principle are some of its important implications. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Rita alfred, restorative justice consultant, oakland unified school district. In 2005, with a small grant from oakland based measure y, restorative justice for oakland youth rjoy was born. Alameda county restorative juvenile justice strategic plan, january 2009 december 2012 board of education resolution on restorative justice programs in ousd schools.
It cant mean a high school teacher released for one class period to run the program or a mandated onceayear day of staff development training. Restorative community conferencing akonadi foundation. In ousd, restorative justice rj is a set of principles and practices inspired by indigenous values used to build community, respond to harmconflict and provide individual circles of support for students. He began by asking, what are they doing in north oakland. Rjoy, based in oakland, ca, is a fiscally sponsored project of community initiatives. The restorative justice project works in diversion and explores possibilities for restorative justice in intimate partner violence and sexual harm. Jacob mathis was a classic underachiever and troubled child.
Community restorative justice training occupy oakland. Religions and the practice of peace kicked off its 201718 colloquium dinner series october 5 with a talk focusing on the restorative justice approach. What teachers need to know about restorative justice. From the oakland localthe oakland local has this thorough piece, oakland leads ways as restorative justice techniques enter education mainstream. Practicing restorative justice at oakland charter public. Restorative justice s origins in juvenile justice 7 restorative justice s origins in nonu. Restorative justice resources oakland unified school district. Alameda county health care services agency school health.
Schoolbased restorative justice as an alternative to. Oakland unified is one of the first school districts to actually implement it. Schools 9 implementation steps for schools and educators to consider 12 funding a restorative justice program 12 preparing for restorative justice. Within this restorative philosophy, wrongdoing is viewed as a violation of a person or community as well as a violation of the discipline code. Thank you also to anasa yoga, soul shoppe, and all of the event hosts.