ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

International Institute for Restorative Practices

Okay, buddy, so you know how sometimes people get into arguments or fights, and they say or do mean things that hurt each other's feelings? Well, there's a special school for grown-ups called the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), and they teach people how to fix those kinds of situations.

The IIRP teaches grown-ups how to talk to each other in a way that helps them understand how their actions have affected others, then make things right again. This is called "restorative practices."

Imagine you and your friend got into a fight over a toy, and you said some mean things to each other. A restorative practice would be talking with your friend and finding a way to make up and become friends again. The IIRP teaches grown-ups how to do this in more serious situations, like at work or in relationships.

They also teach people how to prevent situations like this from happening. They teach grown-ups how to communicate well, build strong relationships, and create safe environments where people treat each other with kindness and respect.

The IIRP is important because when people don't communicate well or don't treat each other kindly, it can cause a lot of problems. Restorative practices help people work together better and create happier, healthier communities.