Restorative justice has become an increasingly high-profile feature of the criminal justice system. The Government would now like it to become similarly widespread in schools.
It involves bringing offender and victim face to face - in the presence of a trained mediator - to discuss the offence and reasons behind it.
In schools it can be used to deal with all types of disputes ranging from name calling and bullying to theft and assault. The process can help pupils take responsibility for their actions, gain an understanding of damage or distress caused and make some recompense to the victim, who in turn is helped to move on.
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