Needs and readiness assessments for implementing school-wide restorative practices

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 21-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernice Garnett ◽  
Mika Moore ◽  
Jon Kidde ◽  
Tracy A. Ballysingh ◽  
Colby T. Kervick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
School Climate ◽  
School Districts ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Educational Outcomes ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Exclusionary Discipline ◽  
Restorative Practices ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

Persistent disparities in exclusionary discipline procedures continue to portent negative educational outcomes for students from specific racial, income, and ability categories. Restorative practices (RP) has emerged as a promising approach to mitigate these disparities and improve school climate. This study describes the utility of field-initiated implementation readiness assessments that might guide school districts by targeting the needs of faculty and staff. This study is a part of a mixed-methods Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) project made possible by a university and school-district partnership. The results reveal potential challenges and opportunities related to RP implementation and hold implications for professional development trainings for school districts that aim to implement RP as a foundation to employ more just and effective disciplinary mechanisms.

scholarly journals Engaging Immigrant and Racialized Communities in Community-Based Participatory Research During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Challenges and Opportunities

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 160940692110362
Author(s):  
Jordana Salma ◽  
Deena Giri
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Participatory Research ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Community Based Participatory Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Vulnerable Communities ◽  
Research Activities ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Active Research

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches have been important avenues for addressing community vulnerability during pandemics and times of crises. There has been little guidance, however, on how to approach CBPR within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic where physical distancing and closure of essential community organizations became the norm. This study discusses challenges and possibilities of using CBPR during a pandemic to address the needs of immigrant and racialized older adults in Alberta, Canada. Two case studies of active research projects that aim to engage immigrant and racialized older adults are presented. Three key challenges are identified related to research activities during the pandemic: (a) pivoting as new foci emerge, (b) recognizing inequity in research participation, and (c) reflecting on well-being in the research team. Approaches to addressing these challenges are highlighted with recommendations for future considerations in CBPR research within vulnerable communities.

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