Relationships First

C.W. Henry Elementary School is proud to be a “Relationships First” school. Relationships First is a comprehensive restorative justice-practices approach that is designed to transform relationships among and between adults and students in schools and improve outcomes for K-12 students. Through a multi-tiered, school-wide restorative framework that addresses disciplinary, academic and social-emotional outcomes, Relationships First helps students to de-escalate situations, feel empowered and heard, have leadership opportunities and make real-world connections.

 

Schools can implement the three tiers of support to meet the needs of ALL students based on their school community:

• Tier 1 activities benefit the entire school community, and include proactive measures designed to build trust and improve relationships. These include Community-Building Circles and Restorative Conversations.
• Tier 2 supports include harm and healing circles, which help resolve conflicts peacefully and prevent further issues.
• Tier 3 activities include targeted circle-based interventions for students needing intensive support. This includes students experiencing behavioral challenges and those entering or re-entering the school community.

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