Restorative practice in school systems and community justice centers in Vermont: A comparative analysis based on Indigenous Theory
Abstract
Restorative practice is an alternative to the dominant punitive justice system in the United States that involves community-based harm reparation as opposed to isolation. Vermont has taken one of the leading roles in the country implementing restorative practices in both towns and schools. While this approach is often presented in Western academia as a modern, counter-culture concept, the roots date back to years of Indigenous practice. This research seeks to answer: What does restorative practice look like in schools and Community Justice Centers in Vermont and how does this compare to restorative practice according to Indigenous scholarship?
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Kathy Fox
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Arts and Sciences
Program/Major
Sociology
Primary Research Category
Social Science
Restorative practice in school systems and community justice centers in Vermont: A comparative analysis based on Indigenous Theory
Restorative practice is an alternative to the dominant punitive justice system in the United States that involves community-based harm reparation as opposed to isolation. Vermont has taken one of the leading roles in the country implementing restorative practices in both towns and schools. While this approach is often presented in Western academia as a modern, counter-culture concept, the roots date back to years of Indigenous practice. This research seeks to answer: What does restorative practice look like in schools and Community Justice Centers in Vermont and how does this compare to restorative practice according to Indigenous scholarship?
