What is Restorative Justice?
Restorative Justice is a theory and practice within educational and criminal justice systems, which emphasizes the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with harmed parties (victims) and the community as a whole. The respondent, victims, and community members each take actives roles in the process, which is paramount to the program’s success. Restorative Justice operates on the notion that problem solving and healing, rather than punitive desolation, form the path to justice.
For more information, visit: The International Institute for Restorative Practices
Where does it come from?
Although the term Restorative Justice was not coined until the 1980s/90s, the practice of including the victims and community within the process of seeking justice dates farther back and has origins within Native and ancient cultures. For example, Aboriginals and Native Americans used/use restorative practices to not only resolve conflicts, but to bring healing to those affected. The practice has since been adopted by mainstream society as an effective way to incorporate the voices of those affected by the conflicts and to generate community healing.
For more information, visit: The International Institute for Restorative Practices
Restorative Justice is a theory and practice within educational and criminal justice systems, which emphasizes the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with harmed parties (victims) and the community as a whole. The respondent, victims, and community members each take actives roles in the process, which is paramount to the program’s success. Restorative Justice operates on the notion that problem solving and healing, rather than punitive desolation, form the path to justice.
For more information, visit: The International Institute for Restorative Practices
Where does it come from?
Although the term Restorative Justice was not coined until the 1980s/90s, the practice of including the victims and community within the process of seeking justice dates farther back and has origins within Native and ancient cultures. For example, Aboriginals and Native Americans used/use restorative practices to not only resolve conflicts, but to bring healing to those affected. The practice has since been adopted by mainstream society as an effective way to incorporate the voices of those affected by the conflicts and to generate community healing.
For more information, visit: The International Institute for Restorative Practices
