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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]They tried Restorative Justice circle with DC’s bully last year and the bullying continued anyway afterwards.  I also felt bad for DC who was forced to face victim and tell him how he felt in each bullying instance.  This emboldened the bully and he continued right after the useless circle.  Now the bully was affirmed that his tactics were emotionally disturbing DC. [/quote]+1 Yep, it revictimizes the victim!  The bully wins again!  [/quote]

Your DC could have declined RJ. 
[/quote]These elementary kids and parents don’t even know what it is.  Then it’s the only thing that the principal calls up and asks the parent, “Is it ok to hold a RJ?”  The parent would be perceived negatively to decline at this point. There is sort of a pressure there for the parent to say yes.  No other consequence is being offered by the principal for the bully.  The principal poses it as a great plan.  The parent would appear oppositional at this point.  So, it’s not as easy to decline as one might think (especially if you are ignorant of the whole idea).  [/quote]

No one is "forced" to face the victim.

And of course there will be an alternate consequence if RJ doesn't happen.  :roll: 
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