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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Restorative justice seems like it offers many rewards – but is that only in theory?

I seek instances were restorative justice was particularly helpful; and what was it that made it so –

There are many factors that vary, for instance do parents/guardians need to be there in order to make it work? If parents and guardians are not present, is it really restorative justice - or just students in an office being told to say sorry.

Does someone have an experience where the bullying ("You're stupid and ugly”)/hitting/pushing/kicking actually diminished after a restorative justice circle?

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Why would parents need to be there?  IMO having parents involved is one of the LEAST restorative ways to handle problems between kids. Because it becomes all about the parents being appeased or getting defensive, and nothing about the kids.

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In my case, I would want to be there to comfort my child, bear witness to her struggle, and to stand up for her, and to see that the school handles it properly.  And to show the school and the other parents that this is a big deal to me and that I will not tolerate my child being bullied or assaulted in the name of "equity".  The process can be re-traumatizing for the victim, and she's already been through enough.  I went one round and it was a colossal waste of time, so I was prepared to refuse participation and keep my child out of it if the school pushed it any further.[/quote]

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