This guide advocates for positive school discipline in Colorado, shifting away from suspensions and expulsions to create safer learning environments. It highlights Colorado legislation mandating proportionate interventions, including restorative justice, to reduce student contact with the justice system. Emphasizing social-emotional health, the guide notes restorative practices significantly lower suspension rates and improve attendance. Compiled by the CSSRC, it serves as a resource showcasing restorative programs for Colorado schools to implement these positive methods.
