| Title: |
Restorative Justice in Education: A Content Analysis of US State Legislation from 2010 to 2020 |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Jen K. Molloy (ORCID 0000-0002-3612-0843); Ashley Trautman; Shareen Springer; Michael R. Riquino; Madeline Colson; Sarah E. Reese; Caroline Ross; Van Nguyen |
| Source: |
Educational Policy. 2024 38(6):1312-1345. |
| Availability: |
SAGE Publications. 2455 Teller Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91320. Tel: 800-818-7243; Tel: 805-499-9774; Fax: 800-583-2665; e-mail: journals@sagepub.com; Web site: https://sagepub.com |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
34 |
| Publication Date: |
2024 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Education Level: |
Elementary Secondary Education |
| Descriptors: |
Restorative Practices; Elementary Secondary Education; Zero Tolerance Policy; State Legislation; State Policy; Educational Policy; Discipline Policy; School Responsibility; Theory Practice Relationship |
| DOI: |
10.1177/08959048231198813 |
| ISSN: |
0895-9048; 1552-3896 |
| Abstract: |
This study sought to understand how state-level policies inform and promote the implementation of restorative justice in education (RJE). A content analysis of 60 laws revealed that definitions, structures, and supports varied greatly, causing us to question whether policies support a systematic implementation of RJE and how policies can prevent the misuse of RJE as an alternative system of punishment. We recommend that laws clearly define the paradigm shift underlying RJE, and provide sustained support to promote a realignment of policies and practices with attention to incorporating measures of accountability to larger values surrounding equity and justice. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2024 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1435096 |
| Database: |
ERIC |