Pandemic responses – Page 10 – Restorative Resolutions

Apr 02

Practical suggestions for running an online circle in times of physical distancing

By AdminRestor in Caring adult, COVID-19, Pandemic responses, Restorative Practice & Absenteeism

“Over the past two decades in the Restorative Justice movement, we have been nurturing relationships as the basis of healthy community and as a critical part of any response to the disruption of
healthy community. That relational work has been done primarily in physical face-to-face presence
with one another. The COVID19 pandemic has severely limited our ability to be physically present with one another. Consequently, many people are seeking ways to continue relational work
by other means—other than being in the same physical space. ” Kay Pranis

Apr 02

7 ways to maintain relationships during a school closure

By AdminRestor in Caring adult, COVID-19, Pandemic responses, Parental engagement, Restorative Practice & Absenteeism

“the research is clear and has been for some time: when kids spend their daytime hours in safe, supportive schools where adults work every day to build strong relationships with every student, they are simply better, more engaged learners.”

Apr 01

With the COVID-19 pandemic, focus on student well being by putting compassion ahead of content

By AdminRestor in Adverse Childhood Experiences, Caring adult, COVID-19, Mental Health and Absenteeism, Pandemic responses, Trauma, trauma, Uncategorized

“As schools across the country remain closed, students with trauma, difficult home situations, and anxiety need support now more than ever.”

Mar 31

6 Lessons Learned from Washington state schools about remote learning during the COVID-19 Pandemic

By AdminRestor in Caring adult, COVID-19, Pandemic responses

“”We’re going to practice patience, not perfection, and we’re not going to let perfection be the enemy of progress,” Superintendent Michelle Reid

Mar 30

How to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with restorative responses

By AdminRestor in Caring adult, COVID-19, Pandemic responses, Restorative Practice & Absenteeism

“Restorative practices is the social science of relationships and community.” John W. Bailie IIRP

Mar 30

Social Emotional Learning support for students continues through school closures: stories

By AdminRestor in Caring adult, COVID-19, Pandemic responses, trauma

“Now that students are spending more time online, educators can guide them in understanding that human connections can be lost or amplified. ” Maurice Elias

Mar 26

Restorative practices build connections at a time of pandemic and social distancing

By AdminRestor in Caring adult, COVID-19, Pandemic responses, Restorative Practice & Absenteeism, trauma, Trauma

“There are many ways to connect – in person with our families at home, but also using email, phone, texts, video calling, conference calls and social media. Circles can happen virtually,.IIRP”

Mar 26

Caring adult or frontline hero, here are some good ideas for sustaining professionals in traumatic times

By AdminRestor in Caring adult, COVID-19, Pandemic responses, trauma, Trauma

Kevin Cameron
a) First principle of crisis response: model calmness.
b) Understand the circularity between micro and macro dynamics.
c) Our bodies have become weaponized.
d) Treat the big things big and the little things little.
e) Make good use of unused human resources.
f) Over-functioners/Under-functioners and Natural leaders.
g) Apologize.
h) Self-Care Strategies in Appendix 1

Category: Pandemic responses