Hello again, and welcome back to Bridge Builders! We are so excited to be releasing our fourth issue. Within this newsletter, we continue to dedicate this space to translating cutting-edge research for busy practitioners interested in using restorative justice in racially just ways. Our goal is to open the lines of communication between practitioners and researchers, creating a shared space where knowledge and ideas flow both ways. We hope to inspire others to practice restorative justice with intention, prioritizing equity, cultural responsiveness, and anti-racism. By offering accessible tools, practices, and research insights, we hope to support educators and administrators deepen their practice within their communities.<\/p>\n
In this edition, we will review two articles: Smith et al., 2025, and Kulkarni & Chong, 2021. In this first article, Smith and colleagues compare the school experiences between genderqueer and cisgender students in a school district that practices restorative justice (RJ). In the second article, Kulkarni and Chong (2021) examine the use of restorative justice practices (RJPs) by elementary school teachers of color and discuss how educators can use RJPs to effectively address racism and ableism within their schools.<\/span> At the end of each article overview, you will find practical applications to use in your school communities.<\/p>\n