How Restorative Justice Is Reshaping Education

In this episode of Shifting Schools, Jeff Utecht sits down with Nicholas Bradford, founder of the National Center for Restorative Justice, to unpack how restorative practices are transforming classrooms, empowering educators, and building community. Nicholas shares: How schools are rethinking discipline What teachers need to implement restorative justice effectively Why empathy and accountability can go hand-in-hand The future of conflict resolution in education If you’re an educator, administrator, or just someone who cares about the future of student engagement, this is a must-watch conversation. ???? Resources Mentioned: ???? A Real-World Guide to Restorative Justice for Schools ? https://www.amazon.com/Real-World-Guide-Restorative-Justice-Schools/dp/1787755711 ???? National Center for Restorative Justice ? https://www.nationalcenterforrestorativejustice.com ???? Connect with Nicholas ? https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordnicholas/ ???? Chapters: 00:00 – Intro: What Is Restorative Justice? 05:35 – Trends in School Engagement 11:31 – The Future of Restorative Practices 17:26 – Conferences & Community Building ???? Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more real conversations that help educators shift their thinking. #RestorativeJustice #Education #NicholasBradford #SchoolLeadership #ShiftingSchools #EmpathyInEducation