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Understand the foundations of developmental relationships and the power you have to strengthen those relationships for all young people to learn and grow.

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Young people thrive when they experience a broader web of relationships, build strong relationships in a class or program, at home, and across your organization.

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Relationships are key across several disciplines including family systems, social and emotional development, social capital, and community development.

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- Why Relationships Matter and How to Get Started
  
  Understand the foundations of developmental relationships and the power you have to strengthen those relationships for all young people to learn and grow.
- Resources Tailored to Your Role
  
  Tools to support everyone who works with young people — educators, youth program workers, schools and youth program leaders, and community members
- Resources Related to the Setting Where Relationships Take Place
  
  Young people thrive when they experience a broader web of relationships, build strong relationships in a class or program, at home, and across your organization.
- Resources on Key Topics
  
  Relationships are key across several disciplines including family systems, social and emotional development, social capital, and community development.
- Resources in Your Favorite Format
  
  Explore tools, frameworks, activities, guides, measures, and other research-based resources to build strong relationships with all young people.

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Restorative Justice Circle

Involve the class in repairing harm after a violation of community norms.

Restorative justice is an approach to repairing damage after an incident affecting an individual or group. It stands in contrast to more punitive measures that do not allow students to grow by acknowledging mistakes and endeavoring to right wrongs.

Restorative justice circles can be used to de-escalate or resolve conflict. They require open communication and promote shared accountability, trust, and community. Circles can also be used proactively to strengthen relationships so the community is prepared to process difficult events, such as a loss or a traumatic event. They are grounded in ritual and strive
for healing.

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