Values

• Respect
  Restorative practices emphasize treating all individuals with dignity and valuing their perspectives. This creates a foundation for healthy dialogue and fosters an environment where everyone feels heard, understood, and respected.

• Accountability
  A central tenet of restorative practices is the importance of personal responsibility. Individuals are encouraged to recognize the impact of their actions, take ownership of their behavior, and work to repair harm caused, rather than focus solely on punishment.

• Empathy
  Restorative practices promote the ability to listen with an open heart and understand the feelings and experiences of others. Through empathy, individuals can connect on a deeper level, fostering stronger relationships and a greater sense of community.

• Healing
  The goal of restorative practices is not just to resolve conflict but to restore and heal relationships. This involves addressing emotional wounds, promoting forgiveness, and supporting the process of moving forward in a positive and constructive way.

• Inclusion
  Restorative practices ensure that all parties involved in a conflict or situation are included in the process. By giving everyone a voice, these practices empower individuals to take part in their own healing and in the resolution of disputes.

• Collaboration
  Restorative practices emphasize working together to solve problems. By fostering a sense of collective responsibility, these practices encourage cooperation among individuals, groups, and communities to create solutions that benefit everyone.

• Prevention
  Rather than only addressing harm after it occurs, restorative practices focus on building strong, positive relationships from the start. Through proactive engagement, these practices aim to prevent conflict and harm before they happen by creating an environment of mutual respect and understanding.

• Transparency
  Clear communication and openness are vital to the restorative process. All parties are encouraged to be honest, share their feelings, and listen to each other’s perspectives in order to find common ground and work towards resolution.

• Empowerment
  Restorative practices empower individuals to take an active role in resolving conflict and repairing harm. By giving people the tools and space to express themselves and make decisions, restorative practices build self-confidence and foster personal growth.

• Community
  A sense of belonging and connection is at the heart of restorative practices. By nurturing a strong community of support, individuals are encouraged to care for one another, collaborate, and share responsibility in the creation of a harmonious environment.