The problem addressed by this study is that Hispanic students are disproportionately overrepresented in school discipline. The problem was addressed using a qualitative method and exploratory case study research design. Restorative justice was the conceptual framework that undergirded the study. This study added to the restorative justice framework by addressing the overarching research question and sub-questions relative to how urban elementary teachers perceive the influence of restorative justice practices on Hispanic students' relationships with peers (RQ1a), relationship with the teacher (RQ1b), personal growth and change (RQ1c), and students' responsibility (RQ1d). Data were collected from 40 elementary teachers in an urban district in the Northeast using restorative justice practices in the classroom with a Hispanic student population and triangulated using 40 responses to a questionnaire, 11 interviews, and two focus groups with a total of nine participants. Data was analyzed using Braun and Clarke's (2006) six-step thematic analysis process. Four themes emerged from the data relative to each sub-research question. Theme 1: "Students Developed Empathy Toward Peers," Theme 2: "Students Open to Repair Teacher-Student Relationship When Treated with Respect," Theme 3: "Students More Accountable for Actions," and Theme 4: "Students Learned to Think Responsibly Before Acting." Additional qualitative research should be conducted to explore the influence of restorative justice practices on other ethnic and racial groups from both the teacher and student perspectives in suburban, urban, and rural areas. Quantitative research examining the relationship between restorative justice practices and school climate is also needed. Lastly, additional qualitative research should be conducted to obtain the parental perspective on restorative justice practices in school as the parental voice is missing from current literature. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]