Key Points for the Family Court Community: Restorative justice, in particular, circle process, can be used to resolve family law cases. Circle process widens the group of participants in alternative dispute resolution of family law matters. Circle process brings more voices to the table, namely, ...
We propose the use of Restorative Justice (RJ) practices to develop CSC rooted in inclusion and equity. The RJ framework utilizes capacity building, circle process, and conferences to convene groups in a respectful environment for dialogue, healing, accountability, and action plan creation. A ...
Mandatory minimum sentences, high prison return rates, and overworked and underfunded public defenders are just some of the issues that plague the Criminal Justice System. It is astounding that an alternative has not been sought.Restorative justice, or Circle justice is a discipline system that ...
Eventbrite - Suffolk University's Center for Restorative Justice presents TIER 1: Introduction to Restorative Justice and Circle Practice - Thursday, April 17, 2025 | Friday, April 18, 2025 at ONLINE, Center for Restorative Justice, Boston, MA. Find even
group processrestorative justicedesistancesolution‐focused brief therapyreintegrationenactive learningThis article describes the Modified Circle process and its potential for increasing criminal desistance with the aim of influencing corrections programs to use the process. A Modified Restorative Circle is a ...
In a circle of chairs filled with young people, many who have had contact with the justice system, two men whose lives were intertwined at the worst moment sit and tell their story. Jason Kasperek is a crime victim but says transparency of his own past led him to fo...
It’s not only educators that lead restorative justice initiatives. In fact, the role of students is critical. Watch as the students in Oakland create and nurture a community circle. Restorative Justice in Oakland Schools: Tier One. Community Building Circle - YouTube Watch On Using Dialogue...
The conference started as any traditional restorative justice conference would, everyone se in a circle, and was told to give the name that they wish to be addressed as. After, the name introduction the facilitator set the ground rules, such as no verbal abuse, or curse words etc. Next, ...
(The practice of Restorative Circles is one of many modalities in the larger field of restorative justice.) When somebody in these communities hurts somebody else, a restorative circle is convened and they engage in victim-offender mediation. The consequences themselves are co-created by the ...
6) Always a circle? The familiar circle, where the process of reconciliation is carried out, is often the most common approach, but the practice can involve less formal action such as the way adults talk to students. A detailed report from a number of top education organizations explains the...