As a growing field, new research regarding the tenets of restorative practices and its effectiveness continue to emerge. Access the latest data and research from partner organizations, as well as our faculty and staff.
- IIRP Faculty & Staff Publications & Presentations
- IIRP Student Theses
- Learning Policy Institute: School Safety, Discipline, and Restorative Practices
- Restorative Practices Find reports, briefs, webinars, and more regarding restorative practices' positive impact on behavior.
- Redesigning High Schools: 10 Features for Success: This report highlights an evidence-based blueprint for redesigning high schools to create learning environments that are more humane, enriching, and productive, featuring the work of the IIRP.
- Creating Safe and Supportive Schools: Examining data from the School Safety, Discipline, and Restorative Practices report, this fact sheet outlines evidence-based strategies for building supportive school communities, which lead to safer environments for students, staff, and families.
- Student Mental Health and Education: Examining data from the School Safety, Discipline, and Restorative Practices report, this fact sheet examines the relationship between school experiences and mental health.
- Developing a Healthy School Climate in Community Schools: This report frames research on the impact of Community Schools and evidence-backed practices to support safe, effective learning environments.
- Chicago Education Lab: The Chicago Education Lab conducted a multi-year study on the outcome of utilizing restorative practices across Chicago public high schools.
- RAND Corporation: RAND offers reports, briefs, essays, articles, and more highlighting improved school climate and decreased suspension rates after the implementation of restorative practices.
- Hechinger Report: The multipart investigation, Suspended for…what?, examines the disproportionate use of suspensions and its negative impact, particularly on Black students and students with disabilities.
- Education Week: Explore research, articles, webinars, and teaching tools related to restorative practices and restorative justice in the classroom.
- National Education Association: These resources offer stories, podcasts, tools, and articles related to implementing restorative practices in classrooms.
- Future Ed: Search through restorative practices reports, as well as educational podcasts, webinars, articles, and more.
- ERIC (U.S. Department of Education): Review a comprehensive database of restorative practices research from multiple sources, authors, publications, and date ranges.
- WestEd: These resources include toolkits, guides, and brief related to the use of restorative practices and starting the implementation process.