Restorative Justice is different from “Traditional Discipline”.
Instead of asking:
- What rule was broken?
- Who did it?
- How will we punish them?
Restorative Justice asks:
- What harm was done?
- How can the harm be repaired?
- Who is responsible?
Restorative justice is a valued-based approach to responding to wrongdoing and conflict. It places a balanced focus on the person harmed, the person causing the harm, and the affected community. Restorative justice focuses on transforming wrongdoing by healing the harm caused by harmful behavior. The primary stakeholders in Restorative Justice process are the person who caused the harm (offender), the person harmed (victim), and the affected community(Thornton Township High School).
The Thornton Township High School Restorative Justice Peer Jury has over sixty- five Peer Jurors. The Peer Jury consists of various types of students. Peer Jurors meet to hear cases referred to them by the deans. The discipline infractions may range from class misconduct to profanity. In order to participate in the Restorative Justice process, students must admit guilt and obtain a parent’s permission. The student then attends a peer conference. Once the verdict is issued, the student must adhere to the verdict. Failure to adhere to the verdict will result in the infraction being returned to the dean and will result in suspension.
The above diagram illustrates some of the TTHS Restorative Justice verdict options. Depending on the infraction, multiple tasks may be assigned.
Why does TTHS use Restorative Justice?
- It reducesthe number of student suspensions.
- It creates a more peaceful climate at TTHS.
- It provides students an opportunity to establish additional positive relationships within the TTHS community.
Restorative Justice utilizes the concepts of accountability, competency development and community safety with regard to infractions of students.
What do these terms mean?
Accountability:
When a student commits an offense they create an obligation to victims and their community.
Competency Development:
Students who enter the Restorative Justice program should leave more capable than when they entered.
Community Safety:
The student has a responsibility to give back by contributing tothe TTHS community.
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Want to become a juror?
How do I get involved?
- Pick up an application in room 183 or 234 A.
- Email Ms. Ross or Ms Williams.
- Listen to the announcements for meeting times and dates.
THORNTON TOWNSHIP RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
PEER JURY
Mr. Tony Ratliff
TTHS Principal
Ms. Ferris Williams
Restorative Justice Sponsor
(708) 225-4261
Email:
Ms. Hanifah Ross
Restorative Justice Sponsor
(708) 225-4206
Email:
Restorative Justice
Thornton Township High School
Harvey, Illinois
Ms. Ferris Williams
Restorative Justice Sponsor
(708) 225-4261
Room 183
Email:
Ms. Hanifah Ross
Restorative Justice Sponsor
(708) 225-4206
Room 234A
Email: