A Restorative Approach to Sanctions

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A Restorative Approach to Sanctions

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Retributive v Restorative model

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Retributive Model• Infractions against Rules & Institutions

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Retributive Model• Infractions against Rules & Institutions•Assumes students understand and accept rules & reasons for them

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Restorative Model•Harm perpetrated against people

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Restorative Model•Harm perpetrated against people•Hurts can be explained and understood

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Restorative Sanctions•About restoring relationships between people

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Restorative Sanctions•About restoring relationships between people•“Chat”, but with guidelines

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Restorative Sanctions•About restoring relationships between people•“Chat”, but with guidelines•Place•Time•personnel

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Restorative Sanctions•Listen to the child first •Understand their understanding•How were they feeling/thinking beforehand?•Their view of events

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Restorative Sanctions•Provide alternative view with explanations•Encourage empathy

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Restorative Sanctions•List and discuss all people who have been affected by the harmful actions•How can these relationships be restored?•Think of better alternative response for next time.

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Restorative SanctionsChildren need to be taught social behaviours

Over time, restorative sanctions improve relationships with peers and staff