Teaching restorative justice. Issue 3 (2nd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pointer, Lindsey; Dutreuil, Chloe; Livelli, Brianna; Londono, Catalina; Pledl, Clare; Rodriguez, Paula; Showalter, Ping; Tompkins, Rodney "Page"
• Is Part Of: Contemporary justice review. Volume 25:Issue 3/4(2022)
• Page Start: 271
• Page End: 281
• Publication Date: 2022-10-02
• Subjects: Restorative justice -- circle -- pedagogy -- teaching; Criminology -- Periodicals; Social justice -- Periodicals; Restorative justice -- Periodicals; Environmental policy -- Periodicals; 364
• DOI: 10.1080/10282580.2023.2181286
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1028-2580

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This article outlines four pillars of restorative pedagogy, drawing on relevant literature as well as collective learning distilled through a reflective circle process held by the authors during a course called Teaching Restorative Justice at Vermont Law and Graduate School. The four pillars are (1) prioritizing relationships, (2) practicing self-reflection, (3) cultivating dialogue that unearths social systems of oppression, and (4) utilizing strategies for creative and experiential engagement. These four pillars generate a space that promotes a deep integration of class material and activates the community toward social change. The authors reflect on their experience sharing a classroom community as students and professor and on the impact of these pillars on cultivating education as a practice of freedom.