Public Policy Resources

As restorative justice has been incorporated into the criminal justice system, countries have faced a series of public policy issues. This section includes legislation, court decisions, governmental guidelines, research by government agencies, inter-governmental documents, and articles raising public policy issues related to restorative justice.

Legislation

Legal documents and articles about legislation from different jurisdictions.

Inter-Governmental Documents

The United Nations, Council of Europe and European Union have provided leadership in encouraging and in offering guidelines concerning the use of restorative justice practices.

Court Cases

Documentation from court cases related to restorative justice.

Government Papers

Documents prepared by government bodies in developing legislation or practice guidelines.

Research Reports

Reports from governmental agencies on the effectiveness of programmes.

Practice Guidelines

Policies developed by government bodies for the implementation of restorative programmes.

Policy Issues

These documents discuss issues faced in creating and impelemting restorative justice policy.