As a Restorative Justice Fellow at South Portland Middle School, the member supports the school's mission to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive community for grades 5-8. By implementing evidence-based youth development strategies - including PBIS, restorative justice, and trauma-informed practices - the member addresses students' social-emotional needs, helps reduce behavioral and emotional risk factors, and promotes resilience and positive relationships. Through mentoring, conflict mediation, student support plans, and collaboration with teachers and staff, the member strengthens the school's capacity to provide targeted interventions and enrichment opportunities, advancing both student well-being and long-term public health outcomes for a diverse student population.