Empowering Communities With Restorative Justice
Breaking School-to-Prison Pipelines, and Fostering Positive School Climate and Culture Through Training and Consulting
Promoting Change Through Well-Established Interactive Curriculum
As an organization, the Restorative Justice League strives to foster positive change in schools and communities. Our objectives include providing training and consultation services to promote social and emotional learning, cultural competency, racial awareness, trauma support, youth and adult advocacy, youth panels, and circle practices through a well-established interactive curriculum.
Our Aim
Through our programs, we aim to mend harm and foster stronger school and community relationships. We prioritize youth and adult accountability, enhance safety within schools and communities, reduce school suspensions and expulsions, and tackle issues of community criminalization. The Restorative Justice League operates with the goal of cultivating a positive school climate and culture. We emphasize holding students accountable for their actions while striving for equity within schools and communities, focusing on collaborative empowerment rather than exerting power over others.
Supporting Social-Emotional Learning
We offer a youth-driven and youth-led conference model featuring a range of positive activities, workshops, speakers, and more, all designed to invest in the development of our youth. We see ourselves as an integral part of the community, working to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline by addressing systemic disparities and supporting social-emotional learning and cultural pedagogies.
Our Vision
We envision implementing a multi-tiered framework and relational approach to establish supportive social cultures and behavioral norms within schools. Our aim is to create safe, caring environments that foster effective learning for all students.
Peer Panel Practices
At Restorative Justice League, we facilitate peer-to-peer conflict resolution processes, providing opportunities for students to engage in peacemaking. Through these practices, students learn valuable skills in advocacy, leadership, and peer support, contributing to the success of their peers.
Circle Practices
Our circle practices focus on building community and creating inclusive spaces where group dynamics are enhanced through relationship building. We equip participants with the skills necessary for healthy and productive communication and emotional awareness. Our approach emphasizes empathy, compassion, harm repair, and mindfulness, guided by restorative and trauma-informed principles.
Conferences
Our conferences offer collaborative experiences led by and for middle and high school students. We provide training in restorative practices, empowering students to engage in meaningful dialogues with their peers and participate in workshops led by engaging speakers. These conferences are designed to positively impact school culture and climate. Get in touch for more information.
Conference Videos
Restorative Junior Justice League Conference 2017
Merced County Office of Education Valley Community High School
Restorative Justice League Conference 2019
Atwater Elementary School District
Restorative Justice League "Be a Hero" Conference 2021
Los Banos Junior High
Restorative Justice League Conference 2023
Creekside Junior High