Practice used in rehabilitation catching on among various groups

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An intervention technique known as restorative practice is gaining traction in organisations as wide-ranging as primary schools and prisons.

The practice, commonly used in rehabilitating offenders and wayward youth and children, involves getting troublemakers to engage in guided conversations with their victims and families.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on November 18, 2018, with the headline Practice used in rehabilitation catching on among various groups. Subscribe