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Resolution A243 Restorative Justice.

General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada, Nathan
June 4, 2015

Source: (2001) Toronto: General Synod of the Anglican Church of Canada. Downloaded 12 August 2005.

BE IT RESOLVED that this General Synod:
1. Affirm the principles of restorative justice which include: a)healing and reconciliation as opposed to
punishment; b)accountability and responsibility as opposed to degradation and humiliation; c) taking seriously the needs of both victims and offenders; and d)building safer communities. (excerpt)

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