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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Restorative justice is traumatic to the victims whether the victims are students or teachers.[/quote]

Victims only participate voluntarily. No one is forced to do it. Parents must agree to it. [/quote]

That is not how it is proposed to the parent.  It is presented as "this is what we are doing". Parents whose kids are never in trouble do not know the system - but the problematic parents have problematic kids, and you bet they know the system well - they certainly work it to their advantage. The victim loses out, obviously.  Something has to change.

The perp should not be allowed to walk around school as if they are not a liability, because they are. [/quote]

This is the change. Previously, the victim had no ability to affect the outcome. Now, they and their parents have a voice. Show up. Participate if you don't like the outcomes.

The "perps" (WTF?) don't just walk around with no consequences. There are consequences, including disciplinary actions, if appropriate. 
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I was bullied in middle school and the only thing I wanted was for the bullying to stop and for the bullies to behave better.  The last thing I wanted was to be in a room with the bully and a bunch of adults expecting me to articulate my feelings.

This stuff strikes me as utter BS and it's not for the benefit of victims.  Victims make "victim impact" statements in court in criminal cases that can affect sentencing.  Restorative justice in a K-12 environment will just teach bullies how to game the system and make victims feel like they somehow triggered the bullies. [/quote]

+1
And who wants their bully to see them break down crying?  Good grief.  That's exactly what a bully wants - to see how his/her actions have damaged the victim.  Who comes up with this garbage?[/quote]

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