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Restorative Justice
4 School Conferences: A Composite View (Adult, adolescent) - DVD

Shows 4 actual Real Justice conferences at alternative schools in eastern PA, for offenses

ranging from truancy to leaving school grounds to drug/weapon possession. A realistic view of

conferencing, with mixed outcomes. 49 min.
Beyond Zero Tolerance: Restorative Practices in Schools (Adult, adolescent) - DVD

This video documents the implementation of restorative practices in several schools in the U.S.,

the Netherlands, and the U.K. and captures circles, conferences, and one on one meetings.

Students, teachers and administrators speak candidly. 25 min.
Building Our Community: A Film about Restorative Practices (Children, parents, catechists) -

This upbeat and informative video features interviews with teachers, students, and parents who

share how they have benefited from the self-knowledge and empowerment that has evolved

during the restorative journey. 16 min.
Burning Bridges (HS, Adult) - DVD

A documentary about the arson of Mood's Bridge, a historic covered bridge in Bucks County,

PA and the restorative conference held in its wake, which brought together the 6 young men

who burned the bridge, their families, and the community. 35 min
Family Voices (Adult, adolescent) - DVD

A documentary about family group decision making, a restorative approach to problem solving

that enables families to make decisions for themselves. Moving, candid and humorous; follows

9 culturally diverse families. 18 min.
Managing Shame, Preventing Violence: A Call to Our Clergy (ADULT) - DVD

Dr. Donald Nathanson. Theories about and solutions to the epidemic of explosive

interpersonal violence in today's society and its relationship to shame-based American culture.
Roundtable Discussions 1: Restorative Strategies for Schools (ADULT) - DVD

Four expert practitioners of restorative practices discuss how to address a range of disciplinary

and behavioral issues in schools. The video is an ideal tool for administrators to use with

faculty. 52 min.
Toxic Talk: From Betrayal to Trust in a Workplace (ADULT) - DVD

Toxic Talk shows an actual restorative conference following a workplace incident, in which staff

members demeaned their supervisor behind her back and in the presence of customers. 22

min.

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Audience Codes: PK = Preschool, EL = Elementary, JH = Junior High, HS = High School, Adult

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