Restorative practices for conflict resolution: Methodologies applied to heal ties and strengthen communities

The traditional model of punitive justice in the school environment has been ineffective, since it is limited to punishing the symptom without repairing the damage or restoring bonds. Given this reality, the need arises for an educational management oriented towards restorative practices, understood as a transformational leadership that shifts the focus from blame to shared responsibility.This paradigm proposes a transition from retribution to restoration, using tools such as circles and restorative language to rebuild the community fabric. The focus of this approach is not to punish the offender, but to identify who has been harmed and how the bond can be repaired. Its success depends on a systemic strategy that includes specialized teacher training and a restructuring of disciplinary policies.In conclusion, restorative management is presented as an ethical and efficiency imperative. By prioritizing reparation over punishment, it not only improves the organizational climate, but also fulfills the mission of forming empathetic and responsible citizens, guaranteeing a sustainable and humane school coexistence.

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