Restorative practices are a set of principles and methods aimed at promoting positive relationships, resolving conflicts, and restoring harm in a community or organization. They are based on the idea that when harm occurs, it creates ripples of disruption in relationships and the community as a whole, and that the best way to repair that harm is through restoration of relationships.

   Restorative practices can be used in a variety of settings, including schools, criminal justice systems, workplaces, and communities. They emphasize the importance of dialogue, active listening, and accountability, and aim to empower individuals to take responsibility for their actions and to seek out and make amends for harm they have caused.

   Restorative practices can also be contrasted with more traditional, punishment-oriented approaches to conflict resolution, which are based on the idea of retribution and seek to penalize individuals who have caused harm. Instead, restorative practices focus on repairing harm and restoring relationships, often through a process of negotiation and dialogue between those who have been affected.

   Overall, restorative practices can help to create a more positive and inclusive community or organization, where conflicts are resolved in a constructive and empathetic manner, and where individuals are held accountable in a way that promotes growth and restoration.