CJ-688 Restorative Justice
Restorative justice is a philosophical framework which poses an alternative to our current way of thinking about crime and justice. Through restorative justice, all the stakeholders to crime - victims, offenders, families, the wider community and the state - are active in response to crime. This course examines both the theoretical foundation of restorative justice rooted in a variety of legal and religious traditions; and the array of practices associated with restorative justice from around the world. Restorative justice philosophy and practice has impacted all areas of the criminal justice system including policing, probation, courts, and the correctional programming for juvenile and adult offenders. Students will be afforded a hands-on experience through role-playing, guest speakers, and field trips in the application of restorative values to the contemporary justice system. Students will examine the meaning of justice in their own experiences and be challenged to envision a community-based restorative response to crime and violence.
Offered
Spring