In this episode
Since rules without relationship build resentment we cannot punish young people into behaving and learning. Guest Steve Korr shares powerful restorative practices to reduce negative behaviors while increasing time to teach. We also stop the school to prison pipeline when we shift away from punitive consequences alone and allow students to learn about responsibility and community together.
About today’s guest
Steve Korr, M.S., provides training in restorative practices to professionals in education, criminal justice and social services internationally with a focus on urban education in U.S. He’s worked with several of the International Institute for Restorative Practices [IIRP] schools as a counselor and school administrator, employing restorative practices with students, families and staff in school settings and in faith-based organizations. Steve has extensive experience in the fields of mental health, drug and alcohol treatment, outpatient counseling and alternative education.
A useful new way to present and discuss bullying
“I hear so much about bullying, but I also have a problem. Parents call me and ask what are you doing about bullying and, at the same time, I have an administrator that doesn’t’ want to do anything because the principal believes we don’t have any bullying at my school. What do you say to schools that have don’t know where to start or maybe have turned a blind eye?” – Carol, School Counselor
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