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The Circle of Courage: restorative approaches in South African Schools.

Coetzee, Charles
June 4, 2015

Source: (2005) Reclaiming Children and Youth. 14(3): 184-188

An entirely different approach is needed regarding the way in which troubled learners are perceived and approached. The removal of traditional punitive methods has left many educators unequipped for youth showing destructive behavior. This article reviews the shift towards a restorative approach within education in the Western Cape, South Africa. (excerpt).

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