This presentation examines how restorative justice practices in NYC transfer schools foster disability inclusion, student belonging, and efforts to dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline (STPPL). Findings reveal that RJP's enhance inclusion for students with IEPs in transfer schools. The presentation calls for the integration of restorative frameworks, while challenging exclusionary practices.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Analyze how students with IEPs experience and benefit from restorative justice practices in transfer schools.
Examine which Tier 1 and Tier 2 restorative justice interventions most significantly impact belonging and inclusion for students with disabilities
Apply research findings to social work pedagogy, emphasizing disability justice-informed teaching practices that challenge ableism in alternative education settings.
