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What is Justice?


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The term ‘justice’ is used in many facets of life – in response to crime, disagreements between individuals, or treatment in the workplace. ‘Justice’ is also found throughout scripture. In Micah 6:8 God’s people are called to act justly. But, what does it mean to do justice? How does the general understanding of justice in our societies compare to a biblical understanding of justice?

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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