On this page we review some of our new resources and some we highly recommend!
We are currently updating our website and building a new online shop. We are adding a range of resources on restorative practices in schools, circle time and emotional literacy. Stay Tuned!
We now have new stock of our popular Restorative Questions Cards/Corridor Conference, which come pre-folded and bundled, at the great new low price of A$10.00 for a pack of 50 cards (RP008)or 250 cards for A$40.00 (RP009).
Parenting for a Peaceful World
Robin Grille
This fascinating book looks at how parenting customs have shaped societies and major world events. It reveals how children adapt to different parenting styles and how these early experiences underpin the adults they become.
'What a marvelous parenting book! And at last a major Australian contribution to the history of childhood ... The message of Robin Grille's book is instructive, timely, and vital.' Dr Stephen Juan, School of Development & Learning, The University of Sydney.
(PR004) $35.00 AUD inc.GST
Restorative Solutions for Schools
An introductory resource book
Catherine Skudder, Jim Peters, Jude Moxon
This resource offers a vision of a safe and orderly school based on processes that promote positive relationships that empower victims. It covers the philosophy and practical application of restorative practices in schools and includes templates and activities of proven effectiveness. It is a useful and relevent tool for any teacher or school embarking on a restorative journey.
(RP034) $34.95 AUD inc.GST
Restoring Safe School Communities: A Whole School Approach to Bullying, Violence and Alienation. Dr.Brenda Morrison
We are proud to have contributed to this very worthwhile resource for schools. Dr Brenda Morrison, formerly of the Australian National University and currently Associate Professor, Restorative Justice Group, Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada has critically reviewed the impact of zero tolerance initiatives in educational settings internationally, against a range of restorative approaches which have been found to restore safe school communities.
One that we highly recommend
(RP022) $49.50 AUD inc. GST
Restoring the Balance 2:Changing Culture through Restorative Approaches. Cathy Warren and Sian Williams
A practical and insightful resource written by two UK practitioners who have successfully articulated the work of Peta Blood and Margaret Thorsborne in schools in Lewisham, UK. Drawing on the pyramid of restorative practices, this colourful and easy to read resource is broken down into three parts:
Part 1: Summarises why and how restorative approaches work and how schools have successfully brought about cultural change. This section highlights the need to establish a restorative ethos within the school.
Part 2: Case Studies - a collection of real life examples of rebuilding relationships, managing conflict and disruption and strengthening relationships.
Part 3: Schools experience of cultural change. Three secondary and two primary schools describe how they became restorative schools.
Whilst written in the UK, Lewisham have been extensively led in their practice by Margaret Thorsborne of Australia. Their work draws on that done by Peta and Marg; Brenda Morrison and Belinda Hopkins. One of the most practical resources for what restorative practices looks like in schools.
Great value!
(RP033) $35.00 AUD inc. GST
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The Little Book range offers a snapshot of restorative justice and peacebuilding initiatives. We currently offer 13 different titles, all at a great price of A$10.00 each to view them all
Sue Roffey's Circle Time for Emotional Literacy is a new Australian addition to the wealth of available resources on Circle Time and building emotional literacy in schools. A founding member of Wellbeing Australia, Sue has drawn on her experience as an educator and best practice in Australia and the UK to pull together a very practical book. Contains:
definition of emotional literacy
theoretical foundations and philosophy of Circle Time
reflective and fun ways to build social and emotional skills
Here is a set of 24 loveable dinosaur character cards especially designed for young children to reinforce learning and safety. Each card features the words 'I can' and focuses on what children can do rather than on what they can't.
A creative and fun way for teachers, counsellors, therapists, social workers and parents to help build that precious 'I can' attitude in children (Innovative Resources).
(CT030) $44.50 AUD inc. GST
Signposts
Signpostsis a set of 48 cards that describe and celebrate pathways to 'the big questions'. Each card combines a powerful, evocative colour photograph with a few simple words. The result is a stunning set of cards that can be used in a myriad of situations (Innovative Resources).
(CT029) $49.50 AUD inc. GST
ESCAPADES Box of 300 energisers
Constantly trying to come up with activities for circle time and energisers in groups or your class room?
Well this box of 300 low, medium and high level energisers will fill the gap. Designed with a range of settings in mind: seated, indoors in a circle or outdoors with a mix of activities from pure fun, challenging, team or problem solving.
Practitioners love this one! (CT026) $55.00 AUD inc. GST
Just Schools:A Whole School Approach to RJ Belinda Hopkins
A user friendly handbook explaining how restorative justice can improve the quality of school life, develop active citizenship, self esteem, communication and teamwork in students through a whole school approach to dealing with conflict.
The following 3 titles are available in our Restorative Schools pack (RP025) at a discounted price of $90.00 AUD inc. GST
Restorative Practices in Classrooms
Margaret Thorsborne and David Vinegrad
Easy to follow scripts and guidelines for facilitating conferences in the classroom including classroom conference and no blame conference scripts. Excellent resource for teachers and schools working restoratively.
Individual price (RP012) $33.00 AUD inc. GST
Restorative Practices in Schools
Margaret Thorsborne and David Vinegrad
This book takes you through the restorative practice process with chapters on: deciding whether to conference or not, conference preparation, convening the conference, managing the emotional dynamics, what if? Appendices and case studies.
Individual price (RP023) $33.00 AUD inc. GST
Restorative Practices and Bullying
Margaret Thorsborne and David Vinegrad
This book is the third in the school series of books on Restorative Justice. The guiding principles of restorative justice provide for a different response to bullying. When harm is done (deliberate or otherwise) it needs to be fixed. These principles are not based on definitions of bullying behaviour or measure of frequency and intensity. The authors believe that restorative practice can bring about repair and healing, and in the long term, make the school a safer place.
Individual price (RP024) $33.00 AUD inc. GST
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that empower victims. It covers the philosophy and practical application of restorative practices in schools and includes templates and activities of proven effectiveness. It is a useful and relevent tool for any teacher or school embarking on a restorative journey.
