Restorative practices and exclusionary school discipline: an integrative review

Ceema Samimi, Tyler M. Han, Amy Navvab, Jennifer A. Sedivy, Yolanda Anyon

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Abstract

This study used integrative review methodology to synthesize research on the relationship between school-based restorative practices and exclusionary discipline outcomes in the United States. Exclusionary discipline outcomes were defined as out-of-school suspensions, expulsions, and referrals to law enforcement. A literature search produced 5,764 publications, and 11 studies were included in the final sample. Peacemaking circles were the most common restorative practice implemented, and secondary analysis of school records was the most common method utilized. Findings indicated that restorative practices are associated with reduced suspension rates, which suggest that school-based restorative practices are a promising approach to reducing exclusionary discipline outcomes.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)28-47
Number of pages20
JournalContemporary Justice Review: Issues in Criminal, Social, and Restorative Justice
Volume26
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023

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Keywords

  • Restorative practices
  • United States
  • exclusionary discipline
  • restorative justice
  • school discipline

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