Trust Building

I keep coming back to something when we talk about restorative practices: an apology can be meaningful, but it isn't the entire repair. What happens afterward? Do the people involved understand what changed for the other person? Is there a realistic agreement about what needs to happen differently? Does anyone check whether the relationship or working conditions actually improved? This matters with adults just as much as with children. Sometimes people are ready for a conversation. Sometimes they need time, support, or a different process before they can participate safely and honestly. I don't want restorative practice reduced to getting the right words spoken in the right order. What does meaningful follow-through look like in the teams you work with? …more