RST 216 Models of Restorative Justice
Students in this course will be introduced to the theories and praxis of Restorative Justice with particular attention given to the contextual application of these theories in communities. Many criminal justice systems centralize law and so, the violation of state or dominant culture. Restorative Justice models shift this focus to the harms resulting from crime, as well as the needs that crime both creates and reveals. Aimed toward the restoration of human community, Restorative Justice emphasizes the participation of stakeholders, reparation, responsibility, and reintegration. Students will explore the foundations and methodology of Restorative justice, its relationship to existent criminal justice models in situated contexts, and the theological significance of particular justice theories. [Additionally, students will participate in the Restorative model through course practicum, the scope of which and opportunities for engagement varying by semester.]
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