The growth of school-based restorative practices in the United States urges further research into the outcomes that these practices have for students and schools. This research analyzes data collected from participants of school-based restorative circles across five West Michigan schools, including both middle and high schools. Data were collected on a total of 576 restorative circles including 965 unique participants. Data include measures of satisfaction, perceptions of fairness and accountability, incident types, demographics of participants, and restorative circle roles. Utilizing ordinary least-squares regression and hierarchical linear modeling, this research explores how the aggregate characteristics of restorative circles influences satisfaction among participants. Findings advance the cumulative body of research on student satisfaction with restorative practices and suggest future avenues for further exploration.
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