Making Johnny Be Good: Relationship-Based Discipline in Schools

Reviews the books, The School Leader's Guide to Restorative School Discipline (see record 2012-10229-000) and The Teacher's Guide to Restorative Classroom Discipline (see record 2012-15449-000), both by Luanna H. Meyer and Ian M. Evans. The authors’ approach in each volume relies on concepts borrowed from the restorative theory of justice. Each emphasizes that school discipline must be about education and the restoration of relationships, not punishment, retribution, or deterrence. Teachers and leaders are advised on how to structure classrooms and schools, respectively, on how to practice restorative discipline. The books are most likely to be useful for school systems that are looking for a comprehensive approach in matters of discipline. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)