ABSTRACT
This chapter describes a range of responses that will be largely determined by the seriousness of the bullying incident and the number of people who might have been involved. A general rule of thumb in restorative practice is the more serious the issue or incident, the more formal the response, and the more comprehensive the preparation. The Restorative Dialogue is a meeting between the wrongdoer and the person harmed. If the situation is of a less serious nature and can be dealt with promptly, the most effective option could be the Restorative Dialogue. In schools where restorative interventions are practised as a matter of course, students come to trust the processes and their outcomes. They often request that staff or trained students facilitate problem-solving meetings. The chapter outlines of two major processes, the Classroom Conference and the Community Conference. Both processes are described in two manuals, the Restorative Practices in Classrooms and the Restorative Practices in Schools respectively.
