Before diving into Restorative Journey, the Pre-Reading Bundle helps set the stage for meaningful dialogue and collective growth. This collection of activities invites your team to imagine what a truly restorative environment looks, sounds, and feels like, while also defining the values and principles that shape your ideal community. Together, you’ll establish group agreements that foster trust, accountability, and open conversation, ensuring a strong foundation for the work ahead. The bundle also introduces the formula for change—connection + challenge = change—helping your team understand why both are essential for transformation. By engaging in these activities, you create alignment, strengthen relationships, and prepare to navigate the Restorative Journey with clarity and purpose.

As you move through Restorative Journey, the During-Reading Content Bundle provides essential tools and insights to help you and your team engage more deeply with restorative concepts. This bundle explores key frameworks like the Akoben Social Discipline Window, helping you understand different approaches to discipline and support. You’ll also examine the role of shame and affect, uncovering how emotions influence behavior and relationships within a restorative environment.

Beyond theory, this bundle equips you with practical strategies along the Restorative Practices Continuum, including affective language to build emotional awareness, proactive circles to strengthen relationships, and restorative questions to guide meaningful conversations. By engaging with these resources, your team will not only reflect on the principles of restorative practices but also begin applying them in real-world settings, fostering a culture of accountability, connection, and growth.