Abstract
Restorative justice can be seen as an appropriate response to youth offenders, as it is a less punitive option and may help avoid the school to prison pipeline. Research has also shown that restorative justice could be a more fitting response to problematic behavior within schools. This project focuses on promoting awareness and knowledge to school staff on restorative justice and restorative justice practices in education, specifically at high schools in Sacramento County, California. The project involved a PowerPoint presentation, a resource guide, and a survey to evaluate the presentation at two schools within Sacramento, CA. The resource guide was given to staff that attended the presentation to provide background knowledge on restorative justice in education, an outline of how to conduct a circle in a classroom setting, as well as additional resources. The survey was offered to the 28 educators that attended the presentation. Out of the 28 that attended, 21 of those educators completed the survey. 21 of the educators strongly agreed that the presenter clearly discussed restorative justice and restorative justice in education. 15 educators strongly agreed that the material presented was interesting and engaging and 6 of the educators somewhat agreed. This project was effective in providing more exposure and knowledge around restorative justice practices in educational settings. This project effectively engaged educators in a way that made the material interesting, sparking more interest in the use of restorative justice circles in the classroom.