The Justice is Joy Circle Guide for Secondary & Adults is a restorative practices resource designed to help educators, counselors, and facilitators confidently lead meaningful circles that build connection, strengthen relationships, and support community well-being.

More than a collection of circle prompts, this guide includes 36 fully-scripted restorative circles designed for grades 6–12 and adult groups, along with step-by-step facilitation guidance, foundational restorative justice principles, implementation tools, and practical resources for adapting circles to different settings.

Whether you're new to restorative practices or an experienced circle keeper, each lesson is designed to reduce planning time while creating meaningful opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and connection.

Inside you'll find circles focused on community building, social-emotional skills, identity, power and privilege, resilience, and collective healing, along with guidance for navigating sensitive topics and creating spaces rooted in safety, trust, voice, and shared responsibility.

• 62-page facilitator guide
• 36 fully-scripted restorative circles
• 12 implementation chapters before the lessons
• 4 printable appendix resources
• Multiple circle lengths (10-45 minutes)
• CASEL, RULER, Learning for Justice & Trauma-Informed aligned
• Perfect for grades 6–12, adult groups, educators, counselors, school social workers, psychologists, and administrators.