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The process and dynamics of restorative justice : research on forum sentencing .

Rossner, Meredith
June 4, 2015

Source: (2013) Sydney [N.S.W.] : University of Western Sydney.

“This research report presents findings from a study of Forum Sentencing in NSW. Forum sentencing is a restorative justice program operating within the local court jurisdiction. It provides an alternative sentencing option, which allows offenders to meet with victims and other community members to repair harm and reduce reoffending” (excerpt)

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