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Effectiveness of Restorative Justice in US K-12 Schools: a Review of Quantitative Research

August 5, 2024

This 2020 article provides an overview of restorative justice (RJ) in US K-12 schools, discusses implementation challenges, and summarizes the most recent two decades of quantitative studies regarding the effectiveness of RJ at achieving a range of outcomes. While RJ has become increasingly popular, there is still relatively little quantitative research regarding its effective-ness. Still, available evidence suggests that RJ programs can improve school climates and reduce student misbehavior and school discipline. Results are more mixed regarding RJ’s impact on bullying, student absenteeism, and academic performance.

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Adapting and Implementing a School-Based Resilience-Building Curriculum Among Low-Income Racial and Ethnic Minority Students

August 5, 2024

Journal review (2017) of adapting and Implementing a school-based resilience-building curriculum among low-income racial and ethnic minority students. Addresses esilience-building and trauma-informed preventive classroom intervention for youth.

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Individual and Contextual Factors Associated With School Connectedness in the Context of Counseling in Schools (2020)

August 5, 2024

Research article offering insights into fostering connectedness in the context of counseling in schools with consideration to students’ developmental needs. NOTE: PAID ACCESS ONLY

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Cultivating Positive Teacher–Student Relationships: Preliminary Evaluation of the Establish–Maintain–Restore (EMR) Method

August 5, 2024

Strong teacher–student relationships have long been considered a foundational aspect of a positive school experience. The aim of the current study was to evaluate the effects of the establish–maintain–restore (EMR) method for improving teacher–student relationships and students’ classroom behavior while providing elementary teachers with structured professional development and follow-up support.

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A Systematic Review of Studies Examining the Relationship Between Reported Racism and Health and Well-Being for Children and Young People

August 5, 2024

This research paper provides a systematic review of studies that examine relationships between reported racial discrimination and child and youth health.

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Effectiveness of Restorative Justice in US K-12 Schools: a Review of Quantitative Research

Adapting and Implementing a School-Based Resilience-Building Curriculum Among Low-Income Racial and Ethnic Minority Students

Individual and Contextual Factors Associated With School Connectedness in the Context of Counseling in Schools (2020)

Cultivating Positive Teacher–Student Relationships: Preliminary Evaluation of the Establish–Maintain–Restore (EMR) Method

A Systematic Review of Studies Examining the Relationship Between Reported Racism and Health and Well-Being for Children and Young People

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