Restorative circles give students the space to reflect and problem-solve

Independence High School (NC) | Charlotte, NC

The Restorative Circles program at Independence High School in Charlotte, North Carolina gives students the opportunity to talk openly about mental health and learn different ways to cope with the everyday pressures of high school.

Produced by Cory Carroll, Joshawa Thompson, Olivia Manning, Alexandria Woods, Ian Bartlett, Corell Banks, John Joyce, Destiny Webb and Yonatan Teweldebrhan at Independence High School in North Carolina. Instruction provided by SRL Connected Educator Marie Matthews. Mentorship provided by SRL associate producer Kristy Choi. Station support provided by Charlotte PBS.