Leodis V. McDaniel High School – Restorative Practices Seminar & Peer Mediation

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Restorative Practices Seminar elective is designed around the idea that conflict is something to be expected between people and groups of people. This course will prepare us with the mindsets, skills and perspectives to approach conflict in a restorative, healing way. This course provides an introduction to and exploration of the principles of restorative practices and their application to the treatment of human suffering. It will examine the values and assumptions of the restorative practices movement, including its alignment with racial equity, and will introduce students to some of the current applications at community, state, and national levels. This class is designed to build skills in analysis, critical thinking, communication, perspective-taking, and implementation of restorative practices and principles. Instructor lecture, guest speakers, panels, videos, discussion, role play, case analyses and student presentations will be utilized.