Restorative Approaches | White Oak MS

What are Restorative Approaches?

Restorative Approaches (RA) are a mindset and a philosophy toward school climate andrelationship building in a system. It is a social justice platform that allows students to

actively engage and problem solve physical, psychological, social, and disciplinary issues that affect their lives and the community at large; and
take responsibility for their actions and work with those affected to restore the community and members who were harmed because of those actions.

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While Montgomery County Public Schools committed to becoming a Restorative

Justice District starting in the 2021 - 2022 School Year. For the past three years, White Oak Middle School has worked to foster the physical, social, psychological, and academic well-being of students, staff, and caregivers through the principles of Restorative Justice: Building Community, Self-Care, and Conflict Resolution.