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Mirsky, Laura and Boulton, John (2006). Restorative Practices as a Tool for Organizational Change: The Bessels Leigh School International Instutite for restorative practices

The Bessels Leigh School, in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England, a residential special school for boys with emotional and behavioral difficulties, age 11-16, has seen a remarkable change in culture, due to restorative practices. Via restorative processes both formal and informal, the approximately 28 pupils are encouraged to express their emotions and feelings and consider those of others. In a very powerful way they are made aware of the consequences of their behavior and can recognize the harm that their actions have caused. In partnership with the IIRP and Real Justice UK and SaferSanerSchools UK, Bessels Leigh School is on track to become a demonstration school for restorative practices in the UK. (excerpt)

Link: http://www.realjustice.org/library/besselsleigh.html

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