“It’s about bringing people together in a safe, confidential space so they can have the difficult conversations that will help them begin to move forward.”
In an effort to build a culture of respect, UR supports the use of restorative practices, a method of community building and conflict transformation. For more information, please email URrestorative@urmc.rochester.edu.
How Restorative Practices Work
What restorative practices are NOT:
× Leniency
× Skirting responsibility
× Avoiding difficult conversations
× Glossing over
× A guaranteed apology
× Pretending everything is OK
× Forced closure
What restorative practices actually involve:
✓ Honest authentic communication
✓ Identifying and repairing harm
✓ Accepting responsibility and being accountable
✓ Rebuilding trust and community
✓ Collaborative problem-solving
✓ Working with those who CHOOSE to participate
✓ Collateral healing
✓ Guiding principles
(Source: Skidmore College Project on Restorative Justice)