San Francisco School Board Supports Restorative Justice
On October 13, 2009 the San Franciso Unified School District unanimously voted to “develop a plan designed to replace some student suspensions with more “restorative” repercussions.” Instead of simply suspending students who violate school rules, restorative interventions will be used. Restorative justice interventions are especially relevant and necessary for youth. Who can deny that childhood and teen years are a time of learning and discovery? We have “ages of maturity” like turning 18 and 21 in…