{"product_id":"restorative-approaches-to-conflict-in-schools-interdisciplinary-perspectives-on-whole-school-approaches-to-managing-relationships-9780415656115","title":"Restorative Approaches to Conflict in Schools: Interdisciplinary perspectives on whole school approaches to managing relationships","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrawing on recent international developments in criminal justice, \u003ci\u003e Restorative Approaches to Conflict in Schools\u003c\/i\u003e highlights the long-term ineffectiveness of punitive models of discipline in education contexts and examines an alternative approach, underpinned by the principles of restorative justice. This approach provides an opportunity for adults and young people to engage with a range of processes such as group conferencing and peer mediation, whereby: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003econflict and harm are confronted and repaired;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea future rather than past orientation is developed;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003erelationships are built upon the values and attitudes of respect, inclusion and equality;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003epupils learn inter-personal and problem solving skills as well as social responsibility; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003estaff develop skills and confidence in working restoratively;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe risk of future\/repeat problems is minimised; and\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ea positive school ethos is developed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese approaches have proven to be highly effective in criminal justice systems around the world, and are beginning to be applied more widely in educational contexts. This edited volume draws together for the first time contributions from an interdisciplinary field of international experts and practitioners on the subject, and offers both critique and guidance in order that the implementation of restorative approaches in schools may be undertaken thoughtfully and sustainably. This exciting new text will be a key reference book for locating contemporary, international and inter-disciplinary debate in the field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edward Sellman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/22\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 274\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.62d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415656115\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdward Sellman\u003c\/strong\u003e is Lecturer in Education at the University of Nottingham, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHilary Cremin is Senior Lecturer in Education at the University of Cambridge, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGillean McCluskey is Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Institute of Education, Community and Society at the University of Edinburgh, UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43211563630707,"sku":"9.78042E+12","price":110.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_808852bd-edbf-4346-8248-b90f19df5e52.jpg?v=1753187863","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/products\/restorative-approaches-to-conflict-in-schools-interdisciplinary-perspectives-on-whole-school-approaches-to-managing-relationships-9780415656115","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}