Restorative practices are intended to proactively strengthen school climate and culture while offering responses to wrongdoing that emphasize repairing harm rather than punishment. Schools using restorative practices have reported gains in student behavior, improved engagement among students and staff, and stronger ties among schools, families, and community organizations. (https://www.iirp.edu/news/restorative-practices-in-schools-research-reveals-power-of-restorative-approach-part-i)