Foreword by Nancy Riestenberg. Introduction. Part I: Restorative Practice. 1. Restorative Practice - The Basics. 2. Restorative Process and the Continuum of Practice. 3. Developing Social and Emotional Competence and Restorative Problem-Solving Skills. Part II: Special Needs and Adaptations. 4. Restorative Practice and Special Needs - Challenges, Implications and Possible Adaptations. 5. Case Studies Part III: Additional Issues to Consider. 6. Restorative Practice After Physical Restraint. 7. Working with Families and Staff. 8. Managing Organisational Change: Developing a Whole Organisation Approach to Restorative Problem-Solving. Appendix. Glossary of Terms. Helpful Resources. References. Index.
The first book to describe how to adapt Restorative Practice for young people with special needs
Margaret Thorsborne is the Managing Director of Transformative Justice Australia (Queensland) and Thorsborne and Associates in London, UK, a company committed to improving the way people relate to each other in the workplace, schools and other communities. With Peta Blood, Margaret co-founded Restorative Practices International (RPI), the world's first international membership organization for restorative practitioners. Margaret lives on the Sunshine Coast in Australia.
When students with special needs get in trouble in school, they are
often punished for behavior they can barely control. In this highly
readable, incisive book from two pioneers of Restorative Justice,
Burnett and Thorsborne craft a tailored response that offers these
students both accountability and much-needed support.
*David R. Karp, PhD, Professor of Sociology, Skidmore College,
NY*
This is an important book at an important point in the development
of Restorative Practices. With its commitment to restorative ideas
of accountability, responsibility and healing, it will help all
those working with children with special needs to develop new,
deeply inclusive ways of working that bring benefit to children and
teachers.
*Dr Gillean McCluskey, Moray House School of Education, University
of Edinburgh*
Restorative Practice in education settings has become an important
way of addressing a range of social challenges presented by
students. This is especially so in Special Needs Education, where
it has become acknowledged as an intervention of choice for an
increasing number and range of students. This is therefore a timely
book. It gives professionals at all levels and others supporting
them a necessary insight into this approach, offering practical
ways in which restorative approaches can result in better teaching,
better learning and more socially inclusive schools.
*Prof Philip Garner, Professor of Education, University of
Northampton*
Every now and again two worlds collide in the happiest of ways.
This book is such a phenomenon. By melding theory, research and
practice in restorative approaches to addressing special needs,
Burnett and Thorsborne have effectively provided a tour de force: a
rigorous but compelling read that will make a positive difference
in learning outcomes for students and those who engage with them. I
especially liked the grounded and sequential approach supported by
relevant sources and vignettes. A first rate book in a complex
area.
*Michael Arthur-Kelly, Assistant Dean in Special Education,
University of Newcastle*
I cannot recommend this book highly enough without resorting to
clichés. We have needed this book for many years and it answers so
many of the questions I have heard asked, and yet not felt
confident or experienced enough in this field myself to answer. It
really IS a book every school and local education authority must
have, not tucked away on a shelf but open, and well thumbed, on
everyone's desk. It really MUST be required reading for every
educator, support teacher and psychologist working with young
people who have special needs and their caregivers. This book is
set to become the 'Bible' in this field. Thank you and well done
Marg, Nick and the inspirational folk who contributed their helpful
case studies.
*Belinda Hopkins, Founder and Director of Transforming Conflict,
the National Centre for Restorative Approaches in Youth Settings*
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