Welcome to Restorative Justice Education
We are a community of educators, superintendents, school administrators, professors, researchers, school psychologists, social workers, consultants, and community organizers who are passionate about creating a Culture of Care in our communities! Restorative Justice Education implements researched and evidence-based trainings borne of indigenous roots to create a Culture of Care in our schools, at home, and among our various communities.
Through our series of virtual and in-person trainings, RJEd Facilitators teach the critical values of Restorative Justice principles and practices & culturally appropriate relationships, and how to implement them in the classroom, within a school, across the school district, in school programs, in human services organizations & programs, and within the home setting. |
What is a Culture of Care?A Culture of Care in Schools is characterized by non-dominating relationships, where adults and children feel a sense of belonging and connectedness, have a culturally safe place for their voices to be heard, and are able to be self-determining.
Watch this video featuring Hinkley High School (our pilot school in Colorado) to see how they have implemented a Culture of Care in their school. |
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Featured Trainings
Intro to Culture of Care
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Implementing a Culture of Care:
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Intro to Culture of Care:
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Research, Publications, & News
Strengthening Relationships to Respond to Challenging Behaviors of Culturally Diverse Children in Schools in New Zealand and the United StatesWe are excited to announce that Dr. Tom Cavanagh's paper, "Strengthening Relationships to Respond to Challenging Behaviors of Culturally Diverse Children in Schools in New Zealand and the United States", has been accepted to present at the 2025 AERA (American Education Research Association) Annual Meeting to be held in Denver Colorado.
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Creating a Culture of Care in Schools: A Basic PrimerIn this book author Dr. Tom Cavanagh shares insights into the theories and thinking that are the foundation of his work. Dr. Cavanagh describes in some detail the ideas behind the Intro to Culture of Care training.
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January 2025 RJEd NewsletterWe invite you to read and explore what is going on in our world. We hope to bring you relevant content in the world of restorative principles and practices and periodically highlight events, people, schools, and research. We also want to connect you with other passionate educators that are committed to this important work; co-creating with you, a system of support and a community of practice!
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