A positive model for restorative discipline The authors provide a research based and field tested model that gives school leaders more productive alternatives to punishment exclusion and out of school suspension This positive program helps improve behavior and keep students in school This guide s model covers school wide prevention restoration and intervention needs for students with emotional behavioral and conduct disorders such as bullying as well as developmental disabilities and autism Key topics include The latest research on the effectiveness of restorative discipline How to implement a comprehensive school wide discipline plan Ways to support and sustain the plan with teacher teams Networking with community services such as child protection child welfare juvenile justice and mental health professionals