Conflicts that emerge with young people can be emotionally, physically, and academically harmful. When adults are in situations where they are responsible for resolving conflicts, it’s easy to slip into classic power dynamics that reinforce bias and oppression, making it even harder to seek true resolution.

In this episode, we’re talking with Rahul Patel, a Restorative Justice Coordinator with the NYCDOE to learn more about how Restorative Justice represents an alternative to traditional discipline models — and so much more.