“Restorative Justice” Student Writing Lesson

Students will use Fania Davis’ story to write about how restorative justice can help resolve conflicts and heal those who have been harmed. Magazine Article and Writing PromptRead the article: “Discipline With Dignity: Oakland Classrooms Try Healing Instead of Punishment” by Fania Davis. Writing GuidelinesThe writing guidelines below are intended to be just that—a guide. Restorative Justice Gone Wrong by Kayla Rice, Grade 11Read Kayla’s essay that illuminates what can happen when a school fails to fully commit to using restorative justice practices. Restorative Justice: Taking Matters into Other’s Hands By Sohee Lee, Grade 8Read Sohee’s essay about how her ethnically divided community could come together if it used restorative justice circles.