Restorative principles are at the core of effective response to crisis situations. The goal of these interventions is to repair hurt and rebuild trust between persons and within the community. Restorative practices can be implemented in a wide variety of settings, offering an opportunity for healing to take place in a way which benefits not only those who are affected by another person's crisis behavior, but also the person who precipitated the crisis situation. When incorporated into the crisis Postvention process, restorative principles are a powerful tool in repairing hurt and rebuilding trust between individuals and within caring communities.