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United Nations Economic and Social Council. Basic Principles on the Use of Restorative Justice Programmes in Criminal Matters.
Summary
United Nations Economic and Social Council
(2002).
Basic Principles on the Use of Restorative Justice Programmes in Criminal Matters.No. 2002/12. 24 July. In Resolutions and decisions adopted by the Economic and Social Council at its substantive session of 2002 (1-26 July), pp 54-59. United Nations Economic and Social Council, E/2002/INF/2/Add.2. Downloaded 8 December 2005.
This document outlines United Nations guidelines for member states unplementing restorative justice programmmes.
Howard Zehr discusses the need to think in terms of restorativeness.
What is Restorative Justice?
Restorative justice is a theory of justice
that emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by criminal
behaviour. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that
include all stakeholders. More
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