As Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) continue to expand their roles beyond traditional clinical settings into schools, higher education, juvenile justice, and community-based organizations, there is a growing need for approaches that promote not only meaningful behavior change but also equity, belonging, and healthy relationships. Restorative Justice offers a complementary framework that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and repairing harm while fostering stronger, more inclusive communities.
This live webinar explores the intersection of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Restorative Justice, highlighting how these seemingly distinct disciplines share a common commitment to understanding behavior within environmental contexts and supporting positive, socially significant outcomes. Participants will examine how ABA principles—including functional behavior assessment, environmental modification, and reinforcement—can be integrated with restorative practices to address conflict, strengthen relationships, and create sustainable systems of support across educational, clinical, and community settings.
Through case examples and practical application, attendees will learn to analyze challenging behaviors using ABA concepts such as antecedents, behaviors, consequences, and behavioral functions while incorporating restorative strategies that promote accountability, repair harm, and restore trust for individuals across all communication and functioning levels. The webinar will conclude with actionable strategies for blending ABA-informed interventions with restorative justice practices to improve behavior support, conflict resolution, and inclusive community outcomes.
