While anecdotal reports have strongly supported restorative practices, there is a need to expand the evidence base through empirical studies of the efficacy of these interventions. This article highlights such emerging findings reported by Paul McCold of the Institute for Restorative Practices in collaboration with researchers from Temple University. Restorative alternative schools serving students at risk with backgrounds of conflict actually had safer climates than regular public schools. On pre-test and post-test measures, students made gains in pro-social values and self esteem. There was also a significant reduction in re-offending. (Contains 4 figures and 3 footnotes.)