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Tutorial: Introduction to Restorative Justice

Restorative justice theory and programs have emerged over the past 20 years as an increasingly influential world-wide alternative to criminal justice practice. This tutorial will provide you with an overview of the movement and of the issues that it raises.

Tutorial Lessons:

 

  1. Definition
  2. Benefits of Restorative Justice
  3. Principles of Restorative Justice
  4. Programmes: Restorative Justice Processes
  5. Programmes: Potentially Restorative Outcomes
  6. Programmes: The Need for Evaluation
  7. Socio-Legal Issues
  8. Legal Issues
  9. Systemic Issues

 

 

 

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Slide Shows

Changing Lenses
A profound metaphor for understanding justice (Howard Zehr).
 
Justice that Heals 
Talks about the wounds of crime and how to heal them.

Introductory Tutorials

20 MINUTE TUTORIAL
An introductory tutorial on the worldwide movement of restorative justice.

What is Restorative Justice?

Series of slide shows describing various aspects of restorative justice.

 

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Briefing Paper

This paper provides a  definition of restorative justice,  processes, and outcomes. The paper is available in English, French, Spanish, and Russian

Restorative Justice Learning Tool


provided by the Mennonite Central Committee. (requires flash player)