SRO Restorative Justice in Schools 3

Question 1

Which of the following is a core principle of restorative justice as applied in school settings?

Accepted Answer

Those who caused harm must be given an opportunity to make things right

Answer

A core restorative principle is that the person responsible for harm should have a structured opportunity to make amends.

Question 2

A student who was caught tagging school property agrees to participate in a restorative process. The most fitting restorative action would be:

Accepted Answer

Community service hours painting over the graffiti and meeting with affected staff

Answer

Hands-on repair of the damage combined with meeting those affected directly addresses both harm and accountability restoratively.

Question 3

What role does the SRO typically play during a formal restorative conference?

Accepted Answer

Neutral facilitator or supportive resource, not the primary leader

Answer

SROs in restorative settings generally serve as support or co-facilitators, deferring leadership to trained restorative practitioners.

Question 4

Restorative circles in schools are most effective when they include:

Accepted Answer

All directly affected parties including witnesses and support persons

Answer

Including all affected parties — students, witnesses, support persons — ensures comprehensive harm acknowledgment and community healing.

Question 5

Which scenario would most appropriately be handled through restorative justice rather than traditional discipline?

Accepted Answer

Two friends who had a falling-out that led to a shoving incident

Answer

Low-level interpersonal conflicts like a shoving incident between peers are well-suited for restorative processes; serious safety threats require law enforcement response.

(SRO) School Resource Officer Certification Practice Test

(SRO) School Resource Officer Certification Practice Test

SRO Restorative Justice in Schools 3