The RJC promotes incorporation of restorative justice practices into the criminal justice system and have been working to develop good, clear principles for standards of practice.  They also work to disseminate information to the community that will advance understanding of the restorative model of justice practices.  This website offers online access to many resources and contacts throughout the restorative justice community.

Site features include:

• About Us is a history of the Restorative Justice Consortium.

• Our Members provides information on associated organizations.

• About Restorative Justice provides background information on different areas of restorative justice. The topics covered include:

  • In the justice process

  • In schools

  • In prisons

  Latest News and Views is a monthly update that covers the RJC’s affairs, government initiatives or info on related organizations.

• Events provides a listing of upcoming conferences.

• Resource provides more information on restorative justice. The headings include:

  • Archive provides access to RJC newsletters going back to number 1.

  • Glossary explains restorative justice terms.

  • International provides information about RJ in Europe and Internationally.

  • Publications is a brief bibliography of restorative justice literature.

  • Research alphabetically lists restorative justice topics and provides information on where more information may be found.

  • Standards in Restorative Justice developed by the RJC.

• Links provides a listing of useful sites.

Susan Sheldon
May 2002