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Podcast Examines Restorative Justice and the School-Based Diversion Initiative

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May 31, 2023
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61cc01dd407389cc3f687345e1e2a18f_f2617.pngCHDI's Jeana Bracey and Yecenia Casiano discussed restorative justice and the School-Based Diversion Initiative (SBDI) in a podcast hosted by the UConn Collaboratory on School and Child Health. SBDI is a school-level intervention that reduces juvenile justice involvement and improves student mental health.

In the interview, Bracey shared ways that restorative discipline practices can transform a school community.

 

Listen to the episode here

Jeana Bracey, PhD, Associate Vice President for School & Community Initiatives.

We want teachers and school staff asking, "What happened?" not "What's wrong with you?" which is a key restorative principle. We want teachers and school staff to have tools at their disposal to be able to de-escalate conflict, improve communication and collaboration, and do it in a supportive way that builds community.