Restorative justice (RJ) is a cheaper and more effective alternative to the current justice system. It puts victims at the heart of the process. It brings those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, … Continue reading →
On 14 November, Coventry Restorative Justice Forum held a Conference in Coventry Council House on the subject of RJ. Those who were delivering RJ to citizens of the city were able to describe their work, followed by a Question and Answer … Continue reading →
This Conference will be held in Metropolitan State University, St Paul, Minnesota, USA on 9 to 11 August 2018. For details see the Conference website: irpcminnesota.com
The 2018 World Congress on Justice for Children aims to bring together professionals and stakeholders from all around the world to share their perspectives on: ➜ youth and family justice, ➜ the prevention of offending and violent extremism. The Congress … Continue reading →
The International Center for Transitional Justice works for justice in countries that have endured massive human rights abuses under repression and in conflict. We work with victims, civil society groups, national and international organizations to ensure redress for victims and … Continue reading →
Transitional Justice (TJ) refers to the ways countries emerging from periods of conflict and repression address large scale or systematic human rights violations so numerous and so serious that the normal justice system will not be able to provide an … Continue reading →
We have continued our research on how Coventry already implements Restorative Justice. In May we will be visiting Finham Park School and the Coventry Youth Offending Service to find out what they are doing and how we can work with … Continue reading →
When a child misbehaves it is often punished by its parents or teachers. This is called “retributive justice”. Most rulers and governments have used this system for thousands of years. The aim is to punish the offender. The same system … Continue reading →
Criminal justice reform is at the heart of the mandate of the United Nations. Restorative Justice is frequently mentioned as an important way forward, including in post-conflict reconstruction. Below we cite some examples. In 2000, the UN Economic and Social Council … Continue reading →
The Restorative Justice Council defines Restorative Justice as follows: Restorative justice brings those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm … Continue reading →