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Up one levelProvides a listing of articles on restorative justice developments in Jamaica. Articles appear in the order in which they were added to the site with the most recent appearing first.
- Wachtel, Joshua. Healing in Our Land: Jamaica Hosts International Conference on Restorative Justice
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- Promoting the Use of Restorative Processes in Jamaica
- In a ceremony on January 21, the Governor General of Jamaica declared 2004 the National Year of Dispute Resolution. Highlighting the country’s commitment to developing restorative processes, the declaration coincides with the 10 year anniversary of both public and private initiatives to introduce mediation in response to rising levels of violence. Activities to promote the use of restorative practices have been held throughout the year.
- Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Jamaica
- Rising rates of violent crime in Jamaica have led to increasing instability and societal polarization. In August 2001, the National Committee on Crime and Violence was created to study the problem of crime and its root causes and to recommend strategies for breaking the cycle of violence. The Committee recommended breaking down political tribalism, reestablishing legitimate community leadership in place of patronage of criminal groups, and improving relations between the police and the community.
