Restorative Justice Flashcards
Restorative Justice
a system/approach that focuses on repairing the harm caused by a crime through providing offenders to take accountability of their actions and victims and communities opportunities to heal; associated with Zehr and Gohar
Zehr and Gohar: Restorative Justice
based on: interconnection of people, crime is a violation of people and relationships, violations create obligations, justice involves victims, offenders, and communities to make amends, central focus is on victim needs and offender responsibilities for reparations; 3 pillars: harms and related needs of all (emphasizes reintegration for both victims and offenders), obligations that resulted from and gave rise to harm (support each other and ensure they don’t reoffend), and engagement of those with a legitimate interest in the offence and resolution
