Learning Objectives The concept of restorative justice has many different branches that one must understand in order to fully grasp the reasoning and objectives of restorative justice. There are many different theories that helped mold the structure and belief in the theory of restorative justice. In this paper we will discuss: - The differences between the structural theory of restorative justice and the instrumental theory of restorative justice. - The concept‚ as well as‚ the
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Restorative Justice Nathan Garrigan CRJ340/Restorative and Community Based Justice January 25‚ 2013 Patricia Goforth Restorative Justice Restorative justice has been gaining ground since 197 when it was used in a case in Canada. This practice allows the victim to meet face to face with the offender and possibly release some anger and move on from the incident. After gaining more ground‚ today we see Victim Offender Reconciliation Programs across the country trying to help victims after a crime has
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Although the literature to support college campus based restorative justice practices is limited‚ recent studies have shown schools and post-secondary institutions across the country are beginning to realize that it can be effective for handling student misconduct and school policy violations (Kara & MacAlister‚ 2010). Traditional systems of justice have been found to be cumbersome‚ ineffective‚ and even re-victimizing for those harmed (Teasley‚ 2014). Zero tolerance policies have had multiple negative
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RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN THE PRISON SETTING Dr Andrew Coyle International Centre for Prison Studies King’s College University of London United Kingdom A Paper presented at the conference of the International Prison Chaplains Association (Europe) Driebergen The Netherlands 13 May 2001 RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN THE PRISON SETTING Dr Andrew Coyle International Centre for Prison Studies King’s College University
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After working as a judge in New Zealand and seeing the disconnect between the youth and adult justice system‚ Fred McElrea (2007) put forth a proposal which takes on many ideas the CYPF Act succeeded in and extends many practices already used. At the heart of the proposal is the idea of restorative justice. Restorative justice is referred to as the process of acknowledging the harm that has been done and how to best rectify the harm and prevent future wrongdoings (McElrea‚ 2011). It brings together
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Restorative justice is a framework for juvenile justice reform that seeks to engage victims‚ offenders and their families‚ other citizens‚ and community groups both as clients of juvenile justice services and as resources in an effective response to youth crime. It focuses on the needs of the victims and the offenders‚ as well as the involved community‚ instead of satisfying abstract legal principles or punishing the offender. Victims take an active role in the process‚ while offenders are encouraged
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Restorative justice is an informal alternative; where the victim and offender talk about the offense together‚ addressing the problem and deciding what steps are next‚ with the intent of healing both parties in the process. Unlike criminal trials‚ the restorative justice model does not have established procedures or outcomes. Restorative justice offers a less-formal “solution” between the two parties and includes proponents that aren’t practiced in criminal trial. Questions can be asked and answered
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victims do seem to agree on is the benefit of the restorative drive of the process. Restorative justice can guide responses to a wider range of conflicts‚ including conflicts that do not involve an actual violation of law. The restorative justice philosophy as applied to schools views misconduct as a violation against people and damaging to relationships in the school and throughout the community. Whilst participation in a Restorative Justice process or program may be taken into consideration
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Restorative justice repairs the harm caused by crime. Restorative justice doesn’t just view the crime as breaking the law‚ they view the crime as having a detrimental harm on the victim‚ the victim’s family and the community. A more formal definition according to the Center for Justice and Reconciliation‚ is “restorative Justice is a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior. It is best
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The chapter outlines the benefits of restorative justice as it applies to the offender‚ victim‚ and society. It explains what an individual who has been the victim of crime needs to move forward in life. Both the victim and offender must pursue their purpose in life as they attempt to make progress past a traumatic experience. Aristotle begins with the notion of a “good life” and what an individual has to focus on personally to achieve their true purpose in life‚ which is happiness. He relates happiness
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