Seeking community, appreciating complexity; gaining insight and discovering both grace and growth, we aspire to cultivate a community where we do better together and we are better together.
More than 50 NYU students contributed to the creation of a seven-minute film (below) that makes more explicit the approaches and mindsets students feel are important to share and advance on NYU's campus; ways of engaging that we all hope will lead to a deeper appreciation for each other, even when we don’t see eye-to-eye. We also hope that these messages will inspire your journey at NYU.  

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Fostering Connection: The Power of Restorative Practices

Simply put, Restorative Practices is the science of community and relationships. It is a powerful approach to fostering positive and healthy relationships within our NYU community. By focusing on dialogue, empathy, accountability, and fairness, RP assists in building community, maintaining relationships, and resolving conflicts. Whether you are a student, faculty member, or staff member, incorporating Restorative Practices into your work and relationships can move us toward a healthier campus community. Watch the video below to learn more about RP.

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Engage with Restorative Practices

Across the university, we’ve committed to embodying the principles of Restorative Practices. This allows us to engage in meaningful dialogue that encourages community, invites nuance and complexity, and allows for grace and understanding. Here are some examples of how Restorative Practices can be used:

 

Resources

In addition to the video, the following resources are available to help you learn and grow:

Take Action to Be Better

Tools for building community, strengthening relationships, and addressing difficult situations

Listening Labs

Listening Labs are judgment-free, advice-free, welcoming spaces where you can be heard and connect deeply with your peers.
Restorative Practices 101: Cultivating Connection at NYU

This session is designed to equip you with the tools to promote understanding, trust-building, and empowerment.

RP Training: Building Trust

Strategies for leading “with” people and engaging in decision-making processes that engender trust and cooperation.
RP Training: Building Community and Managing Conflict

Learn how to use Restorative Practices to build a strong sense of community and to respond to conflict and challenging issues.

RP Training: Rebuilding Connection

Explore tools to help individuals rebuild a sense of connection and belonging during conflict and disagreement.

Learning Zone

Providing NYU community members with the knowledge and tools to explore concepts related to identity, diversity, and community.

NYU Takes Action: A Bystander Intervention Training

This training series aims to equip our community with a variety of approaches for responding to harassment and violence.
UndocuZone

Discuss issues and challenges facing the undocumented community.
Cultivating Beloved Community Zone

Identify your own voice and join difficult conversations to cultivate more belonging, care and connection.
Consent Zone

Dialogue about sexual respect and develop strategies to navigate complex interpersonal situations.

Safe Zone

Gain foundational knowledge and understanding about LGBTQ+ communities and resources at NYU.

Disability Zone

Explore the intersections of disability status and justice through language and policy.
Muslim Ally Zone

Reflect on the Muslim student experience on campus and raise your awareness about the challenges of Islamophobia.
Justice Zone

Build an understanding of diversity, equity, and social justice through the lens of race and racism.
Navigate Difficult Situations

These offices and initiatives offer support and resources to help NYU students work through difficult conversations and conflict.

Office of the Dean of Students

A great place to start if you have questions and are not sure where to go; provides advocacy and support when students face challenges.
Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards

Supports the maintenance of a safe, accountable, and inclusive community.
Office of Global Inclusion, Diversity, and Strategic Innovation

Provides expert consultation, resources, and innovative strategies to help guide the University toward a more inclusive future.
Bronfman Center for Jewish Life

An inclusive home for students and community partners who enhance their lives and the world around them through learning and action.
Global Spiritual Life

Trainings, tools and experiences that cultivate belonging in order to reclaim the value of love in education and action.
LGBTQ+ Center

A welcoming environment to engage with and develop your understanding of LGBTQ+ communities through programs, events, and support.
Center for Multicultural Education and Programs

Events, programs, & resources that engage, support, empower, and celebrate students of color and those of historically marginalized groups.
Counseling and Wellness Services

Services to help with any mental health concerns you might experience, including counseling, wellness workshops, referrals, and medication.
Islamic Center

A safe place with multiple points of entry to learn, pray, socialize and utilize a space at intellectual and spiritual crossroads.
Office of Equal Opportunity

Collaborates to promote diversity, cultural sensitivity, and equal opportunity in academic excellence, scholarship, and service.
Report an Incident

These offices and initiatives encourage students to share concerns and learn about creating a more accountable and inclusive community.

Bias Response Line

A mechanism to share or report experiences and concerns of bias, discrimination, or harassing behavior within our community.
Other Reporting Methods

As a member of the NYU community, there are the various methods you can use to report an incident. 
Sexual Misconduct Form

Members of the NYU community can report incidents of sexual misconduct, relationship violence, and/or stalking.