This three-year, $993,276 Project Grant from the Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance through the STOP School Violence Program will fund the Delaware County Intermediate Unit to provide intensive implementation support for restorative practices in 20 middle schools located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The goal is to address trends of low school connection, lack of prosocial involvement, and student well-being by training school leaders and staff to prioritize social-emotional learning, develop multi-year restorative climate plans, incorporate culturally responsive decision-making, and establish policies to reduce conflict through restorative and trauma-informed approaches. Specifically, the Intermediate Unit will offer personalized, on-site support to help schools integrate evidence-based social-emotional learning and restorative justice frameworks to increase student engagement, build adult relationships, analyze discipline equity gaps, and promote peaceful outcomes. Sustainability is addressed through developing internal trainer capacity and expanding beyond the grant period. The training model aims to inspire additional commitment to restorative practices throughout the county.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $993.3k | 9/30/22 |