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Dec 21, 2024
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Undergraduate/Graduate Catalog 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG] See drop-down menu above to access other catalogs.
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CRJU 547 - Restorative and Transformative Justice(3 credits)
Prerequisite: CRJU 500, which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor
This course focuses on the growing movements of restorative justice and transformative justice that address harm and crime in society. Although these practices go back thousands of years in many indigenous communities, they have recently reemerged as alternatives to the traditional criminal justice system that is based on retributive justice. Their aim is to create a just peace and public order within a community, healing for victims, and opportunities for accountability, transformation and restoration to offenders. This seminar will investigate the historical roots, theoretical origins, fundamental principles, philosophies and practices of restorative and transformative justice. It will explore the needs and roles of victims, offenders and communities as well as models and programs such as conferencing, circles, victim-offender reconciliation, truth and reconciliation commissions, and prison reentry programs. This course will also examine current research to identify controversial issues and challenges to restorative and transformative justice and explore future directions and possibilities. Offered alternate years.
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