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CJ217 Restorative Justice
#14169 TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS @ 12:30 AB 218
THIS COURSE IS A CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTIVE AND MEETS THIS
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE STUDENTS.
OTHERS ARE VERY WELCOME TO ENROLL!
REQUIRED TEXTS:
Van Ness, D. and Strong, K. Restoring Justice, 4th edition
Hassine, V. Life Without Parole, 4th edition
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This
course introduces the theory and practice of resolving interpersonal
and group conflict through nonviolent means. Religious, humanist,
and feminist peacemaking traditions are among the theoretical
perspectives addressed. Critical criminology, as it identifies problems
in conventional criminal justice problem solving, is stressed.
Arbitration,mediation, conflict intervention, and community-based
initiatives for resolving disputes are studied.
It considers ways in which employees of the criminal justice system
can use the principles of restorative justice in their work.
SELECTED LINKS
[PLEASE
NOTE:
There are so many wonderful web resources related to restorative justice,
it can be overwhelming! On the other hand,I hope that
visiting these links will encourage further searching.....]
Alliance for Conflict Transformation
The Alternatives to Violence Project
Center for Peacemaking and Conflict Studies/Fresno Pacific University
International Institute for Restorative Practices
Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice
Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation
New York State Dispute Resolution Association
Restorative Justice Online [a project of Prison Fellowship International]
Restorative Justice in Minnesota
Principles of Restorative Policing
The Center for Court Innovation