 Document ActionsJustice Brings RestorationLast modified 2008-02-21 08:08 The third action of justice is to bring restoration. Justice repairs the harm caused by injustice. Reconciliation, which can come only after the material, emotional, and relational harms have been addressed, is a sign that things have been made right. Size 197.5 kB - File type application/pdf |
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French Russian Spanish 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 |
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