Advancing Restorative Practices Across Suburban Cook County

Advancing Restorative Practices Across Suburban Cook County

Affirming Voices, LLC, was honored to contribute an equity-centered review to the Cook County Department of Public Health's recent report on restorative practices and discipline reform in Suburban Cook County schools. Grounded in culturally responsive, asset-based, and healing-centered principles, the report highlights strategies for building relationship-centered school cultures, strengthening student voice, reducing exclusionary discipline, and creating learning environments where all students experience belonging, dignity, and opportunity. Read more about the report's findings and how restorative practices can help transform school communities.