CRIM-203 Restorative Justice
This course introduces students to the fundamental principles and practice of restorative justice. Students will explore the needs and roles of key stakeholders (victims, offenders, communities, justice system), outline the basic principles and values of restorative justice, and learn some of the primary models of practice. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on how the theories and practices of restorative justice radically reframe the traditional notions of the American criminal justice and education systems. Specifically, students will be challenged to examine the differences between restorative and retributive systems through a lens of multicultural perspectives and experiences. Students explore the use of restorative practices, such as reconciliation, to repair the harm to communities affected by mass victimizations or collective violence.