As a student, you may be invited into a restorative justice process. Below is more information about restorative justice in relation to academic integrity (plagiarism, cheating, etc) and non-academic issues with other students (bullying, harassment, conflict, etc.).
- Non-Academic Harm & Conflict between Students: The Student Rights and Responsibilities Office (SRRO) is responsible for policies ST7 (Student Conduct Non-Academic) and its related procedures; and SR14 (Sexual Violence and Misconduct) and its related procedures; and, is a main access point to the Behaviour Intervention Team. Additionally, the SRRO can help with Conflict Engagement; Restorative Dialogues and approaches; and Mediation and Coaching. For more information about restorative justice options in relation to conflict or harms including bullying, sexualized violence, and harassment, please reach out to srr@kpu.ca.
- Academic Integrity: Restorative justice is an option for academic integrity breaches in Policy ST2. If you have been invited to participate in Restorative Justice or a Restorative Conversation about academic integrity with your instructor or your Associate Dean, you probably have some questions about this. Review the video or text version of the Q&A on the Student FAQ page for more information. An example scenario is also available here.
- KPU offers a course on restorative justice (CRIM 3310). Speak with your academic advisor to see if it can fit into your course planning.
“A restorative school is one that deliberately fosters healthy relationships and repairs them when harm occurs." - Morrison, 2007, p. 99