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restorative

[ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr-] / rɪˈstɔr ə tɪv, -ˈstoʊr- /




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Of course, the way restorative justice is practiced often lacks real consequences and, again, research suggests it has led to more dangerous schools and poorer academic results.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But let’s assume that “Michael” could be the restorative justice that the Jackson estate and his indignant fans hope it will be.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

The story goes that Ethel's family encouraged her to take restorative walks, and she became passionate about the countryside.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

“While it’s not a medical treatment for vision conditions, it’s widely used as a preventative and restorative method.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Given a choice between traditional discipline—which would probably have meant Saturday school—and participating in a restorative justice circle with the three girls he’d touched, Jeff chose restorative justice.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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