ONLINE RESOURCES
International Institute for Restorative Practice (IIRP) – a major resource for restorative practices nationally and internationally. Their work includes research and articles on the implementation of restorative practices in schools, workplaces, and faith-based organizations. www.iirp.org
National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) – serves as the parent organization for the biannual National Conference on Community and Restorative Justice. www.nacrj.org
The Center for Justice and Peacebuilding at Eastern Mennonite University – educates a global community of peacebuilders through the integration of practice, theory and research. https://emu.edu/cjp/
Restorative Justice on the Rise – provides connection, advocacy, education and inspired action as a public service to individuals and communities seeking to proactively improve relationships and structures within their spheres and our world.- https://restorativejusticeontherise.org/
Real Justice Family Group Conferencing (Community Conferencing) – an extension of IIRP focused on restorative justice www.realjustice.org
Restorative Justice Online – a clearing house of information on research tools, bibliographies, training and tutorials on restorative justice internationally. www.restorativejustice.org
BOOKS
The Little Book of Restorative Justice – Howard Zehr, Good Books, Intercourse, Pa, 2002. Zehr is regarded as the founder of RJ in the United States. His book discusses the principles and implementation of restorative justice.
The Little Book of Circle Processes – Kay Pranis, Good Books, Intercourse, Pa, 2005. Pranis, the acknowledged “voice” on circle work, introduces the reader to the foundation and elements of circle practice, implementation and applications.
Peacemaking Circles: From Crime to Community – Pranis, Stuart, Wedge, Living Justice Press, St. Paul, Minn., 2003 “This is the circle book for which restorative justice and other practitioners have been waiting. Accessible and practical…” Howard Zehr
Taking Restorative Justice to Schools, Doorway to Discipline – J. Holtham, J. Holtham, 2009. This is highly useable hands-on practical guide to implementing restorative justice in schools.
Restorative Circles in Schools, Building Community and Enhancing Learning – Costello, Wachtel & Wachtel, International Institute of Restorative Practices, Bethlehem, Pa, 2010. This book is a “primer” for using circles to promote a learning environment by building relationships and having restorative ways to solve problems and address conflict and deal with harm.