Research, Publications & Resources

Research, Publications Resources

Restorative Practices Ireland is committed to supporting learning, research and the development of restorative approaches across education, community, social care, justice and other settings.

This selection highlights recent Irish and international publications, research and practical resources relating to restorative practice, restorative justice, trauma awareness, relationships and wellbeing.

2026 — EMBRACE-ing a Second Wave of Trauma-Informed Research and Practice in Schools: An Embodied and Relational Approach — Catriona O’Toole, Maynooth University

2026 – Restorative Practice in PE? Implementing Restorative Approaches in the Irish Primary Physical Education Classroom — Gráinne Regan, Michelle Dillon & Richard Bowles

2025 Promoting a Restorative Culture in Schools: Insights from School Leaders — Elaine Moran, Elaine Walsh & Seaneen Sloan

2025 — Guiding Principles to Foster a Relational and Restorative School Environment — European Forum for Restorative Justice

2025 — Restorative Justice Action Plan 2025–2027: Repairing Harm and Empowering Voices through Restorative Justice — Probation Service Ireland

2025 — VICINFO: Realising Victims’ Right to Information about Restorative Justice in Ireland — Ian Marder & Suzanne van der Valk

2024 — Becoming a Trauma-informed Restorative Educator: Practical Skills to Change Culture and Behavior — Joe Brummer & Margaret Thorsborne

Can ‘Restorative Circles’ Build Relationships on Master’s Degrees? — Ian Marder, Ashleigh Pillay & Triona Kenny (2024), Maynooth University

2023 — Challenges in the Future of Restorative Youth Justice in Ireland: Minimising Intervention, Maximising Participation — Ian Marder & Louise Forde, Maynooth University

Aspiring To High Quality Restorative Practices: The RPI Quality Assurance Framework

Restorative Practices Limerick Blog
2017-2020 RPI Business Plan

2017 Conference Report