We know that overuse of suspension, expulsion, and other harsh disciplinary policies in schools increases the likelihood that youth will enter the juvenile or criminal justice systems. This impacts youth of color, LGBTQ youth, and youth with different learning abilities at a disproportionate rate compared to their white counterparts. 

In this episode we sit down with Jessica Nordquist and Nolica Murray to talk about how restorative justice practices can play a crucial role in changing this reality for our schools.