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This book is exactly what is needed and what has been missing for educators. It's approachable and comprehensive and a must-read for anyone in the education field. -- Ginger Healy, Program Director, Attachment & Trauma Network A richly resourced gift to our children and ourselves. A call to action for parents, teachers, and professors, to administrators and government. The trauma informed framework integrates ground-breaking insights from neuroscience to social justice. Read it. Gift it. -- Dr Brenda Morrison, Director, Research and Engagement Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University, Canada The neurodevelopmental basis for behaviour, the impact of trauma and it's accomplice shame, and the restorative approach are integrated into a practical and applicable framework and guide for the creation of healthy classrooms where children can thrive. -- Rick Kelly, M.Sc. in Restorative Practices, Executive Director, Just Us: A Centre for Restorative Practices What a great book! It really confirmed the work and direction we have taken with our schools and staff in Wethersfield, while allowing me to reflect on next steps and big shifts in culture that are occurring! I can only imagine the work you have put into this book to capture all the nuances, references and latest research!!! Lots to be proud of! -- Sally Dastoli, Assistant Superintendent of Schools for Curriculum and Instruction, Wethersfield Public Schools Wow! This book is a rich tapestry of theory & neuroscience, illustrated in accessible ways; a practical guidance to implement such learnings in the classroom and beyond; and most importantly it cultivates the relational thinking and motivation needed to engage whole-heartedly with this trauma-informed restorative work! It's a gift for all those working in education, lighting the way for meaningful connection with the self and others. Thank you Joe & Marg - what a dream team you are! -- Michelle Stowe, (Teacher at heart), Founder & Director of Connect RP

This book is exactly what is needed and what has been missing for educators. It's approachable and comprehensive and a must-read for anyone in the education field. -- Ginger Healy, Program Director, Attachment & Trauma Network

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Joe Brummer is a trauma-survivor having lived through early exposure to violence, child abuse and neglect, and 2 separate violent anti-LGBTQ hate crimes a decade apart. Joe has turned his healing journey into a career in peacebuilding, restorative justice, and consulting in trauma-informed education. He has worked with schools, NGOs and organizations sharing nonviolent communication, implementing peer mediation programs and school-wide restorative practices. Joe now works as an independent consultant to schools and school districts developing trauma-informed approaches to restorative practice in multiple locations throughout the United States. Margaret Thorsborne a consultant with a background in teaching and counselling, is an author, trainer and facilitator and a pioneer and expert of restorative practice and its implementation in educational and workplace settings. She is a founding director and current Chair of Restorative Practices International (RPI) and travels and trains around the world Margaret has been awarded an Order of Australia medal for her services to education, and a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association of Community and Restorative Justice (NACRJ) in USA.

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