One of the most significant challenges for restorative justice advocates is developing public understanding. Community support is important for any criminal justice programme, but especially for restorative justice programmes with their emphasis on community participation.

This tutorial will help you build a realistic plan for building community support for your restorative efforts. It proceeds in a step-by-step fashion to help you think through your goals, identify obstacles, enlist allies, and take specific action steps. It is based on Kay Pranis' paper " Building Community Support for Restorative Justice: Principles and Strategies" which you can find in the Library.

Lesson 1: Set your goal

Lesson 2: Face challenges and obstacles

Lesson 3: Build on your assets

Lesson 4: Decide on basic strategies

Lesson 5: Set action steps

Lesson 6: Prepare a draft plan