Center for Restorative Practices 

The Center is focused on community-building and restorative practices. The work of the Center is supported by an advisory committee, comprised of representatives of students, staff, and faculty. 

Restorative Practices on a Campus

Here is an example of a three-tier model as a whole campus practice:

Tier One: Build and Strengthen Relationships 

Community-Building Circles 

• Who are we?
• What are our stories?
• What are our core values?
• What is important to us?
• What kind of community do we want?
• How do we want to treat each other?
• How will we all contribute? 

Community-Concern Circles 

Tier Two: Respond to Conflict and Harm

Restorative Conferences 

• What happened? 
• Who has been impacted? In what way? 
• What are the harms to be addressed? 
• What needs do we have? 
• What will make things right? 
• How do we rebuild relationships? 
• How do we address this in a restorative way? 

Tier Three: Support Reentry

Circles of Support and Accountability  

• How do we support this individual? 
• How do we support harmed parties? 
• Has the individual taken responsibility? 
• How do we prevent recurrence? 
• How will we welcome this person back? 
• What resources do we need for successful reintegration?