Restorative Justice: A Model of School Violence Prevention

Martha Frias-Armenta; Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Macías; Víctor Corral-Verdugo; Joaquín Caso-Niebla; Violeta García-Arizmendi

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Restorative Justice: A Model of School Violence Prevention

Martha Frias-Armenta, Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Macías, Víctor Corral-Verdugo, Joaquín Caso-Niebla, Violeta García-Arizmendi

Published in Science Journal of Education (Volume 6, Issue 1)

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Abstract

Restorative Justice (RJ) represents a holistic and humane alternative to punitive measures traditionally used in schools. The goal of RJ is to bring affected parties together following a conflict in order to identify a shared solution for reparation of damages. RJ has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing recidivism and improving community relations. The objective of the present study was to identify elements of RJ in middle school programs and curricula in Mexico. A documentary study was developed and implemented using a checklist as the primary data-collecting instrument. Results indicate the presence of some RJ principles in the curriculum of middle schools in Mexico. The findings suggest that while the principles of RJ are taught, essential components of RJ and school democratization are lacking, such as active student participation in conflict resolution and rule elaboration and school organization.

Published in	Science Journal of Education (Volume 6, Issue 1)
DOI	10.11648/j.sjedu.20180601.15
Page(s)	39-45
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Restorative Justice, Curriculum, School Violence, Peace

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Martha Frias-Armenta

Psychology Department, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
Juan Carlos Rodríguez-Macías

Institute of Research and Educational Development, University of Baja California, Ensenada, Mexico
Víctor Corral-Verdugo

Psychology Department, University of Sonora, Hermosillo, Mexico
Joaquín Caso-Niebla

Institute of Research and Educational Development, University of Baja California, Ensenada, Mexico
Violeta García-Arizmendi

Institute of Research and Educational Development, University of Baja California, Ensenada, Mexico

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