It's Time for Restorative Justice

This short brochure describes restorative justice and discusses the need for justice reform.

It's Time for Restorative Justice: Restorative justice is a systematic response to crime that emphasizes repairing harm caused or revealed by criminal behaviour. Fully restorative practices and programmes: (a) identify and take steps to repair harm, (b) enable all interested parties to participate fully, and (c) draw on the strengths of government and community. In the following steps, Chuck Colson explains why it is time for restorative justice.
LE TEMPS DE LA JUSTICE RÉPARATRICE EST ARRIVÉ
It's Time For Restorative Justice, Russian

Restorative Justice at Work

Sycamore Tree Project®

Communities of Restoration

What is restorative justice?

Restorative justice is a theory of justice that emphasizes repairing the harm caused or revealed by criminal behaviour. It is best accomplished through cooperative processes that include all stakeholders.

Practices and programs reflecting restorative purposes will respond to crime by: (a) identifying and taking steps to repair harm, (b) involving all stakeholders, and (c) transforming the traditional relationship between communities and their governments in responding to crime. more