restorative circle
nounA restorative circle is a group of people who sit together and talk kindly to fix a problem and help everyone feel better.
After the argument at recess, the teacher held a restorative circle so the students could share how they felt.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A structured meeting in a school or community where everyone gets a turn to speak and listen.
Our class starts each week with a restorative circle to check in with one another.
3. A practice in restorative justice where harm is addressed by bringing together the people involved.
The neighborhood used a restorative circle to help the two families resolve their dispute.
4. A physical arrangement of chairs in a circle used to encourage equal participation and respect.
The counselor set up a restorative circle in the library for the peer support group.