Restorative Justice: Relationships First, Punishments Last

ITP - 130 Greg, JP, and Kent chat with restorative-justice pro Nicholas Bradford about why relationships—not punishments—actually fix classrooms. From hallway tardies to high-stakes cheating, they show how slowing down, listening, and handing students real responsibility changes behavior—plus a hilarious “Plug and Jug” confession story and some friendly jabs at Greg’s vocab and Kent’s Wi-Fi. Humor, heart, and practical tools—packed into one lively episode. ___ Nicholas' Website - https://www.nationalcenterforrestorativejustice.com Nicholas Bradford LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordnicholas/ Nicholas' Book https://www.amazon.com/Real-World-Guide-Restorative-Justice-Schools-ebook/dp/B08Z28LBBX/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hy-8ZvqSYXuQVoNDT0y8SLnwkmI46W4M5cmvKWYG-CBst8suSn-UE2cPg2beNcALx26zq4kd6YmfLNhKh4Y7eg.IbIAeI4uAMCtFSVNkHb-Ic3a4Nf4MhQJzPi_XdU7Uxw&qid=1757759630&sr=8-1 Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Backgrounds (06:08) Understanding Restorative Justice (08:59) Building Relationships in Education (12:08) Power Dynamics in Schools (14:57) The Importance of Slow Relationships (17:59) Workshops and Training in Restorative Justice (20:57) Challenges for Teachers (24:12) The Journey of New Teachers (27:38) Creating a Safe Learning Environment (32:12) Understanding Discipline and Self-Discipline (36:50) Behavioral Trends in Education (40:19) Effective Communication in Classrooms (46:35) Restorative Justice Practices (49:59) Engaging with Restorative Justice Resources The International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas. Additional Gems Related to Our Show: Greg’s Favorite Video From Living Overseas - ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw⁠⁠ Signup to be our guest  ⁠⁠https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01⁠⁠ Our Website⁠ -  ⁠⁠https://www.itpexpat.com/⁠⁠ Our FaceBook Group - ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠⁠ ⁠JPMint Consulting Website  - ⁠⁠https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/⁠⁠ Greg’s Personal YouTube Channel: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO⁠⁠ Books By Gregory Lemoine: ⁠⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed. ⁠⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed. Partner Podcasts: Just to Know You:  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/just-to-know-you/id1655096513Educators Going Global: ⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/educators-going-global/id1657501409⁠⁠ Relative Hashes: #internationalteachersday #internationaleducation #overseaseducation #internationalschools #education #teacherburnout #teachersalarynews #teachersalary #teacherrecruitments #overseaseducatorfairs