ABSTRACT

This work helps in rethinking behaviour management in the whole school through the use of restorative justice methods. School conferences have proved remarkably successful in teaching students about their responsibilities and accountability to other people. This manual fulfils an important role by outlining the techniques to learn and apply when planning and facilitating conferences. It includes guidance on: analysing current school practice; deciding whether to hold a conference; preparing a conference; convening and facilitating a conference; and, follow-up after a conference. The book contains many key documents such as preparation checklist, conference script, typical agreement, evaluation sheet and case studies. It is suitable for ages 8-16.

chapter 2|3 pages

Decision-making – to conference or not?

chapter 3|6 pages

Conference preparation

chapter 4|12 pages

Convening the conference

chapter 5|4 pages

Managing the emotional dynamics

chapter 6|1 pages

Conference follow-up

chapter 7|1 pages

Looking after yourself

chapter 8|4 pages

What if?