This book provide a practical blueprint for creating a cooperative and respectful classroom climate in which students and teachers work through behavioral issues together.

chapter 1. Punitive or restorative : the choice is yours -- chapter 2. Relationships and meaningful instruction : the foundations of restorative practices -- chapter 3. Classroom procedures and expectations : structures that support restorative practices -- chapter 4. Peace building : using informal restorative practices every day -- chapter 5. Peacemaking : strategic implementation of formal restorative practices -- chapter 6. Creating the mindset for restorative practices.