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Expanding Opportunity through Critical Restorative Justice

In this article, we tackle the disadvantaging conditions of zero tolerance policies in school settings and advocate using an alternative approach—critical restorative justice through peacemaking circles—to nurture resilience and open opportunity at the school level. In the process, this article builds on theory and qualitative research and reframes resilience as an experience and adults as assets in advancing resilience in students and schools. Recommendations for implementing peacemaking circles are offered at the conclusion.