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Restorative Works

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Restorative Practices
Restorative Justice
Community Building
Education
Community Engagement
Social Justice
Higher Education
Storytelling
Conflict Resolution
Trauma
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Relationships
Racial Equity
Community Healing
No Struggle, No Success
Revolutionary Love
Polarization
Accountability
Healing
School Climate

Restorative Works! Hosted by Claire de Mézerville López, Ph.D., M.Ed., M.S., is centered around restorative practices – the study of building relationships and community. With guests from across the globe, we invite you to listen and be inspired by transformational stories from passionate restorative practitioners, community leaders, researchers, and more. Learn practical solutions to addressing h... more

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In this second part of our conversation with Saundra Hensel, alongside co-hosts Dr. Michael Washington and Dr. Doug Judge, we continue exploring the long-term, system-wide implementation of restorative practices in a large school district. With over ... more

In this episode of Restorative Works!, we are joined by Heather Gardley, a leader deeply committed to advancing community-centered approaches through restorative practices in higher education. Heather shares insights from her work supporting schools ... more

In this episode of Restorative Works!, host Claire de Mezerville Lopez is joined by educator and researcher Dr. Cameron McCuaig to explore what it truly means to center student voice and reimagine schools as spaces of service, dignity, and community.... more

In this special roundtable episode of Restorative Works!, host Claire de Mezerville López brings together a powerful group of restorative justice practitioners, educators, and leaders to explore the creation and impact of the Restorative Rainbow Alli... more

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Angela Jackson
Guest; author of The Win-Win Workplace
Future Forward Institute / Harvard (researcher)
Episode: The Win-Win Workplace: Why the Strongest Companies Start with Worker Voice
Jen Torres
Program Manager in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Southern New Hampshire University
Southern New Hampshire University
Episode: Human-Centered Higher Ed: How SNHU Scales Restorative Practices System-Wide
Aveka Mano
Assistant professor and distinguished researcher at the University of Belize
University of Belize
Episode: Youth Reintegration and Restorative Justice in Belize with Dr. Aveka Mano
Lan Nguyen
Futurist, educator and leader; works on liberatory approaches to education and systems change
San Diego County Office of Education
Episode: The Sustainability Myth: What Schools Get Wrong About Restorative Practices
Jennifer Vermillion
Project specialist focusing on restorative practice, justice and implementation
San Diego County Office of Education
Episode: The Sustainability Myth: What Schools Get Wrong About Restorative Practices
Kristina Katayama
Founder and lead consultant of Be Possible; helps leaders transform conflict into connection
Be Possible
Episode: Choosing Engagement: Creating Culture from the Ground Up
Miriam Zachariah
Public school educator with 30+ years experience; former elementary principal
Be Possible collaborator; Trainer in restorative practices
Episode: Choosing Engagement: Creating Culture from the Ground Up
Saundra Hensel
Educator with 35+ years in various roles; Behavior Systems Manager implementing restorative practices
Jefferson County Public Schools / district-level RP lead
Episode: Beyond the Basics: Leading Sustainable Restorative Practices in Schools
Mirko Chardin
Author and leader in restorative practices, healing, belonging, and human-centered leadership
Author of Restorative Practices That Heal School Communities and Equity by Design
Episode: Reimagining Education Through Universal Design for Learning with Mirko Chardin

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Claire de Mézerville López
Host of Restorative Works; affiliated with Restorative Works and IIRP

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
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Very actionable insights for classroom culture and school leadership.

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Youth Reintegration and Restorative Justice in Belize with Dr. Aveka Mano
Q: What tangible steps are needed to sustain restorative practices long-term in Belize?
Clearer policies, more training, stronger collaboration between institutions, schools, courts, and community organizations, and contextually grounded approaches tailored to Belizean realities are essential for durable reform.
Youth Reintegration and Restorative Justice in Belize with Dr. Aveka Mano
Q: What impact does community-based education and student involvement have on reform efforts?
Engagement through events like the Criminal Justice Symposium brings lived experiences into the learning environment, strengthens student writing and critical thinking, and demonstrates to students that their voices matter in shaping policy and practice.
Youth Reintegration and Restorative Justice in Belize with Dr. Aveka Mano
Q: Could you explain the role of restorative justice in youth reintegration after incarceration in Belize?
Restorative justice reframes reintegration as a process of accountability, reflection, and repair that addresses who was harmed and how to repair that harm, rather than focusing solely on punishment, thus creating space for meaningful self-definition and community connection.
Beyond the Basics: Leading Sustainable Restorative Practices in Schools
Q: So in just a few words, what would be something that you would say to people who are developing these skills and reflecting on how to do faithful implementation?
She emphasizes flexibility, continuous improvement, patience, and modeling restorative leadership as essential for faithful implementation.
Beyond the Basics: Leading Sustainable Restorative Practices in Schools
Q: Thank you, Saundra. I was gonna ask you to please share with us how you see restorative practices aligning with other effective frameworks on thinking things like positive behavior supports.
Saundra explains that restorative practices should be viewed as complementary to PBIS and trauma-informed care, not as competing initiatives; the alignment enhances overall culture and supports a unified approach to behavior, SEL, and safety.

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Restorative Works centers on restorative practices and relational approaches to building belonging in communities, schools, and homes. Guests range from researchers and educators to practitioners and policymakers, sharing practical implementations, case studies, and theory-informed strategies for healing harm, improving inclusion, and fostering psychological safety. Episodes emphasize leadership imagination, community involvement, and long-term systemic change, with a strong focus on education, justice, and humane workplace cultures. Notable strengths include a practitioner-led lens, actionable techniques (circles, relational pedagogy, restorative language), and collaborations with international restorative-practices networks; the show like... more

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2. Jen Torres
3. Aveka Mano
4. Lan Nguyen
5. Jennifer Vermillion
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