Restorative justice pedagogies, such as dialogue or peacemaking circles, allow students to learn how to share and listen with peers, set boundaries for moral dialogue, and engage constructively with each other's perspectives. This study is part of a larger project focused on teachers' professional development and circle implementation. The focus…

Asserts that the United Nations, though often restricted by Cold War events, has had a resurgence as the hope for a true global forum for the world's pressing issues. Maintains that the need to teach about peacekeeping and model conflict resolution skills is crucial in today's world. (CFR)

Vulnerability to crime is examined in this seventh-grade component of a teacher-developed K-eighth grade crime resistance education program. The description of the entire program, which introduces this component, states that major objectives are to promote and maintain positive student attitudes and behavior, assist students in meeting…