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Claassen, Ron (1994). Restorative Justice Principles and Evaluation Continuums Paper presented at National Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution, Fresno Pacific College, May, 6p

The author presents the eleven principles of restorative justice and a 38 item measurement "yardstick" to measure restorative justice, presented as a 5 point continuum. A diagram of a restorative justice system is presented where victims receive supportive responses, offenders receive coercive/supportive response, and both engage in a cooperative response, leading to accountability and four goals of a restorative justice system 1) injuries healed, 2) individuals & relationships restored, 3) trust grows, and 4) long-term safety ensues.