Strategies to Build Respect, Cooperation,
and Responsibility is a collaborative effort
between husband and wife coauthors, Dr.
Ron and Roxanne Claassen. A formidable
team--career educators (Roxanne an eighth
grade teacher and Ron a professor) and
experts in conflict resolution and restorative
justice (co-founders of the first Victim
Offender Reconciliation Program in
California)--have designed a discipline
system that uses strategies to empower
teachers and students. Utilizing the theory of
Conflict Resolution Education, Restorative
Justice and Peacemaking, this book helps
educators and parents understand that a
rule violation is an indicator of a type of
conflict that can be resolved and
transformed into moral growth and
improved relationships.
researched, each step in the restorative
discipline system is clearly outlined in an
describes one of the stops on the DTR Flow
Chart, including the theory, skills, and
step-by-step strategies for successful
implementation. A multitude of case studies
and examples provide evidence of success
in the form of stories, testimonials, and
quantitative research. The book introduces
visual models to help students and teachers
understand their basic response options
in a conflict. The "Respect Agreement,"
"Student/Teacher Flow Chart," "The Four
Options Model," and the "Peacemaking
Model" are unique contributions in this field.
Fresno State University
Fresno Pacific University
Restorative Discipline
study of the book of Revelation. Study group
facilitator Greg Thomas asked Doug Scott to lead
the study. Doug consented and the study
commenced. The goal was to complete one
chapter each week. The book of Revelation has
22 chapters. At the time this article is written, we
are nearing November 2009 and studying chapter
21; so much for man's time frame for the book of
Revelation.
of childhood travel, the words "Are we there yet?"
have special meaning. Each separate word has a
definition but meaning comes from the collection
of words tied to an event or experience. For me,
the question comes from anticipating the arrival
at a destination that may be new or that carries
fond memories based on past experience.
to John the Apostle, son of Zebedee. A majority of
Bible scholars place the writing of Revelation at
about A.D. 95 during the Roman persecution of
Christians unwilling to engage in emperor
worship. The book chronicles John's experience of
time yet to come; time anticipated even today by
Christ-followers world wide. "Are we there yet?"
has new meaning in this context. Some in the
Tuesday morning Bible study are wondering if we
will ever finish this study of Revelation. Yet, each
week we return for another round of Q&A under
the watchful eye of our study leader Doug Scott.
sure every question is answered, not necessarily
by him, to the satisfaction of the man asking the
question. Questions and answers often bring
questions from other men. So our study is not on
goal but has been deep and rewarding for
attendees.
the opportunity to read at least one collection of
verses aloud for the others to hear. This is
extremely important in any group study of
Revelation*.
The study of the book of Revelation itself begs
the question "Are we there yet?" as Christ-followers
anticipate the future events written about by
John. Many of us in the Tuesday morning group
have surmised that maybe we are asking the
wrong question. Some of us have read ahead and
agree the question should be "Are we ready yet?"
deep group study of the book of Revelation, I
suggest you do so as soon as possible or when
you feel ready for such a study. Find a gifted Bible
teacher to lead your study, an unabashed group
of Christ-Followers and get to it! Take heed of
chapter one, verse three* so understanding and
blessings will come with your study.
reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are
those who hear it and take to heart what is written
in it, because the time is near.
manager for Sierra Pines Church in
Oakhurst where he assists with the
College and High School Youth
Ministry. He is a graduate of Azusa
Pacific University with a Bachelor of
Arts in Communications and
Psychology with post graduate
work completed in Organizational
Management. He can be reached at:
559-760-0268 or ysmtdan@sti.net.