Description
Course Prerequisites: English 101 Concurrent
Restorative justice is a centuries-old approach to crime, with roots in tribal cultures. It seeks to empower people to address the harms, needs, and obligations that arise from crime by bringing together victims, offenders, and members of their respective communities. In most restorative justice processes, parties engage in face-to-face dialogue focused on personal accountability and repairing the harm that occurred.
This course will explore the theoretical underpinnings of restorative justice, practical applications of it in criminal and civil cases, and potential ways to integrate it into the legal system. Students will first learn about the origins of restorative justice principles and then will evaluate modern applications of those principles to legal conflicts, both in and out of the courtroom