Mirko clarifies restorative practices in education. Circle practice and restorative justice both aim to build community, manage conflict and repair harm with dignity and respect; restorative justice is more reactive. Rooted in Indigenous collectivist culture, these approaches require trust and belonging and invite participants to share truths and listen deeply. Mirko notes that successful implementation treats student voice as essential data and uses UDL to design circles that embrace variability and remove barriers.