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An Introduction to Restorative Justice Asking the question, “what does justice require?” Danny Malec Restorative Practices Director, Georgia Conflict Center Presentation Objectives o Understand the roots, as well as the guiding values, principles and approaches of Restorative Practices o Discuss A...

An Introduction to Restorative Justice Asking the question, “what does justice require?” Danny Malec Restorative Practices Director, Georgia Conflict Center Presentation Objectives o Understand the roots, as well as the guiding values, principles and approaches of Restorative Practices o Discuss Applications within ACC Criminal Justice System Restorative Justice • an umbrella concept & social movement – Rooted in indigenous and religious ideas of justice - efforts to restore right relationship • that aims for cultural transformation in how we deal with one another always • particularly in the midst of conflict • so that all impacted, especially those harmed, are held in love, respect, and accountability. A Maori Proverb “Let shame be the punishment.” Punitive or Restorative? Punitive justice asks: 1. What rules or laws were broken? 2. Who broke them? 3. What do they deserve? Restorative justice asks: 1. Who has been hurt? 2. What are their needs? 3. Who is responsible to address the needs and put right the harm? * Zehr, Howard. The Little Book of Restorative Justice. Intercourse, PA, Good Books, 2002. Restorative Room Courtroom What does Justice require? For victims: • • • • • safety answers opportunities to tell their truths involvement, empowerment validation and vindication For and from those who have caused harm: • accountability that addresses harms and encourages empathy, responsibility. • support for personal healing and addressing the root causes of the harm or misbehavior. • encouragement to personal transformation and integration back into the community. For and from community: • their needs as victims met • opportunities to build community • encouragement to accept responsibilities • involvement in an exploration of the structures and systems that enable harm Dr. Curtis - a psychologist’s and practitioner’s take Criminal Justice Diversion through Restorative Conferencing a voluntary alternative to court that involves all affected, and allows them to decide how to make things right • A facilitated process where participants work collaboratively to decide how to repair harm and prevent future occurrences • Seek to address root causes by linking to community resources • opportunities to build community • Fania Davis, J.D., Ph.D. - Founder of Restorative Justice for Oakland Youth (RJOY) and leader in the RJ Movement Bibliography • Stutzman Amstutz, L., Mullet, J. The Little Book of Restorative Discipline for Schools. PA: Good Books, 2005. • Zehr, Howard. The Little Book of Restorative Justice. PA: Good Books, 2002. • Pranis, K., Boyes-Watson, C. Circle Forward. MN: Living Justice Press, 2015. • Better than Carrots or Sticks: Restorative Practices for Classroom Management. • Braithwaite, J. Crime, Shame and Reintegration. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 1989. • Video #1: Education Week (2017): Dr. Curtis Explains How Restorative Justice Works in D.C. High School for Young Men of Color • Video #2: Bioneers (2019): Fania Davis speaks about RJ https://bioneers.org/fania-davis-restorative-justices-promise-bioneers/ My contact info Danny Malec Restorative Practices Director Georgia Conflict Center [email protected] (706) 206-7472 Closing Quote “Restorative Justice is respect. Respect for all, even those who are different from us; even those who seem to be our enemies. Respect reminds us of our interconnectedness, but also of our differences. Respect insists we balance concerns for all parties. If we pursue justice as respect, we will do justice restoratively.” Howard Zehr