Partnering with a metro Detroit middle school to investigate the impact of restorative practices on school climate and exclusionary discipline outcomes. The study aims are to: (a) examine whether establishing a restorative justice policy led to less punitive school discipline; (b) understand the perspectives of students, parents, and school personnel regarding the school’s climate and whether they believe restorative practices matter; and (c) to develop a school-based intervention designed to build on the school’s strengths. The relationship between student code of conduct violations and school discipline outcomes are being investigated, and conducting interviews with school stakeholders. This action research project was funded by Spencer Foundation in collaboration with the Urban Learning and Leadership Collaboration. The research team includes two community partners who serve as co-investigators: the middle school’s principal and a youth researcher who attended the middle school.