Restorative Justice

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This course examines the practice of restorative justice, a model of justice that has gained significant momentum over the past several decades in various social institutions, including schools, workplaces, and the juvenile and criminal justice systems. The primary elements of restorative justice will be reviewed, including key concepts, principles and values, historical background, theoretical foundations, contemporary policies and practices, and the role that the victim, offender, and community each have in this practice. This course will also provide an empirical review of the strengths and limitations of restorative justice, as well as compare and contrast restorative justice practices with other methods of enacting justice, such as incarceration and retribution.