RestorativU

Bringing the Power of Restorative Practice to Universities

A purpose-built app, framework, and service designed to support university students as they navigate the challenges of their first year away.

Why It Matters:

University can be one of the most transformative times in a person’s life—filled with self-discovery and professional development. Yet, nearly a quarter of students leave university within their first year, often due to the overwhelming pressures of academic life, mental health challenges, and a lack of meaningful support systems.

Restorativ Mentoring provides a structured, restorative approach to mentoring to support first-year students when they need it most.

Proven Impact on Campus

Restorative mentoring is a vital resource for reducing attrition, improving student mental health, addressing student conflict, and fostering a positive university culture.

Students on the Restorative Mentoring program have an improved sense of belonging, strengthened emotional intelligence and empathy, and developed resilience to support them through university and beyond.

Restorativ Mentoring

combining the structured support of mentoring with the power of restorative practice

How it Works

We work across university campuses with Students' Unions, Safeguarding and Wellbeing teams, academic teams, and student housing services to support at-risk and vulnerable students through their first year away.

1

Training

Restorativ works with campus personnel to train students and staff in Restorativ Mentoring

2

Referral

Vulnerable and at-risk students are referred to the Restorativ Mentoring program

3

Mentoring

Mentors with shared lived experience are paired with vulnerable students for regular restorative mentoring sessions

4

Support

Students have 24/7 access to the Restorativ support platform for whenever they need it

5

Monitoring

Progress reports and analytics are generated through Restorativ for easy monitoring of the program

The Impact of Restorative Mentoring for Universities

Restorativ Mentoring leads to significant improvements in campus culture and student outcomes:

Decrease in First-Year University drop-out rate

Restorative mentoring catches vulnerable students early and provides them with the support they need to remain engaged and on campus.

This improves the outcomes for students' long-term wellbeing and success and can save universities anywhere between $33,000 to $130,000 in lost tuition.

Improved Student Mental Health

Restorativ Mentoring matches students with mentors with shared lived experience, ensuring that the students feel safe, listened to, and supported by someone who truly understands.

Student-Led Conflict Resolution

Students prefer using the Circle process over traditional disciplinary measures. Preventative circles reduce conflict and encourage students to take ownership of resolving their own conflicts among themselves.

Reducing Destructive Conflict

Students learn how to handle disputes constructively rather than resorting to aggression or avoidance. Staff also gain valuable tools to guide students through resolution processes.

Boosting Academic and Social Success

Students participating in Restorativ Mentoring often show increased maturity, better behavior, and greater confidence, leading to academic and social growth. These soft-skills build resilience and help students succeed at university and in the workplace.

Improving Student Employability

Students learn valuable life skills and social skills that will help them navigate job interviews, build networks, and handle any set-backs with resilience.

Scaling Restorative Justice to Reach Vulnerable Students

Restorativ helps Universities expand their wellbeing and mentoring programs to reach more at-risk students—before conflicts escalate into serious issues. By identifying early warning signs and providing intervention at the right moment, campuses can prevent repeated behavioral incidents, reduce drop-out rates, boost graduation, and improve student success. With a scalable digital platform, Universities can implement Restorativ efficiently across multiple campuses, ensuring no student is left behind.

Embedding Restorativ: A Transformative Solution for Campus

Restorativ.co is a proven digital platform that makes implementing restorative justice simple and effective.

Get Up and Running Quickly and Seamlessly

Restorativ is designed for seamless integration into your university’s existing processes. Features include:

  • Team Structuring

    Assign administrators and Circle Leaders as needed, even across multiple campuses.

  • Custom Permissions

    Control who can create, manage, and report on cases.

  • Case Management

    Easily create, track, and assign cases, involving students, staff, and community members.

  • Mobile Access

    Students and staff can interact with their cases through a secure mobile app.

  • Central data repository

    Automatically store all documents, communications, and transcripts for transparency and efficiency. Enables system wide tracking of impact.

  • Virtual Circles & Chat

    Host restorative circles virtually when needed, with built-in communication tools.

  • Document Sharing

    Centralized hub for training materials and campus-wide communications.

  • AI Support

    Optional AI-powered assistant (ROSE) suggests restorative responses in real-time.

  • Real-Time Progress Tracking

    Interactive reports keep administrators informed on case outcomes and trends.

The Restorativ Advantage

Restorativ makes it easy to analyze and report on restorative practices to University leadership. The platform tracks:

Full Support And Training

Through our partnership with the Restorative Justice Council, we can provide up-to-date training, certification, and ongoing support for your staff, teachers, and administrators, ensuring long-term success.

Bring Restorative Justice to Your Campus Today

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Join the growing number of schools, universities, and organizations that are transforming their approaches with Restorativ.co. Let’s build an educational environment where accountability, growth, and community thrive.

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