Widening the circle: Can peacemaking work outside of tribal communities?
April 14, 2013
Questions for Planners: How does the concept of “peacemaker†translate to a non-Indian setting? Who would best fill the role of a peacemaker in a non-Indian setting? What should peacemakers be called in a non-Indian setting? How should they be selected? What skills and training...
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The sorry state of the apology: Scriptural responses to society’s shallow regret
April 14, 2013
2. Self-reflection is key. “If you suddenly remember” implies that we should set aside time once a week (prior to going to the altar) to prayerfully explore whether or not we might have hurt someone…. 3. If you fail at No. 1, tell the truth when confronted. Paul, being...
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Who will pay? Restorative justice in Texas
March 30, 2013
Apparently the contentious issue in this bill is how it will be funded as it authorizes the “entity that provides services for the resolution of criminal disputes under this chapter†to “collect a reasonable fee set by the commissioners court from a person who received the...
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What if we gave victims of serious crimes the opportunity to face the offenders?
March 29, 2013
Unfortunately, as Ms. Rea also notes, our criminal justice system does not make it easy for victims who desire this kind of mediated process to obtain it. There are many reasons for this but two seem to predominate: First, our criminal justice system defines crime as committed...
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Three research projects of the European Forum on Restorative Justice
March 29, 2013
Empirical evidence from different countries, through questionnaires and case studies, will reveal more detailed information on this issue. Topics that will be addressed include legal authorities’ attitudes towards restorative justice, awareness, national legislation on restorative...
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Heart of Forgiveness
March 29, 2013
t has become of great interest to me that prisons are a prime place in society where the great questions of our human condition converge – spiritual questions of truth and falsehood, life and death, human worth and dignity, purpose and meaning, good and evil, guilt and forgiveness....
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African women mobilize to build peace
March 29, 2013
The two women from Mozambique described the dangers violent political speech poses to peace. “There is some political speech that threatens our peace,†said Ilda Guambe, also of Mozambique and an Africa University graduate. “There are two strong parties in our country. A...
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Community court set to go on trial
March 29, 2013
“If a community is given the chance to deal with its own issues it can develop more cohesion, it can make the victim feel like they have been heard and that the perpetrator has said sorry in a way that gives them closure. “It also gives the perpetrator a moral conscience and helps...
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Restorative justice essential for First Nations
March 29, 2013
Robinson said the disproportionate number of First Nations people in jail shows Canada needs to rethink how it deals with crime. ….Robinson said it would be more effective to have restorative justice programs through which people deal with conflicts in their own communities....
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Loudoun’s Restorative Justice marks milestone
March 29, 2013
Lance Kelley, the Court Diversion probation officer who oversees conferences between offenders and victims, said they are a key part to the success of the program. “Victims take an active role in the process, while offenders are held responsible for their actions and try to repair the...
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Restorative justice?
March 29, 2013
The crucial thing is how the university have handled it. They’ve decided that a simple “restorative justice” process is in order, with a letter of apology to be written, and a replacement sim-card provided. The victim rejects this approach, but it was thrust upon him anyway....
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N.T. Wright on judgment
March 23, 2013
The justice of God is primarily a restorative justice rather than a retributive justice. That is why the Psalmists often cried out ‘how long O Lord!’. When that day comes, these people will cry out ‘finally!’ Finally there will be justice, finally all things will be...
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Could restorative justice bring education antagonists together?
March 23, 2013
“I’m wondering if we could hold a circle — not to find out the truth, but to see how we can move forward on this,†Mirilli told me. Mirilli says she was wrongly depicted by Manski as pro-voucher because of a supposed association with Kaleem Caire of the Urban League...
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Corktown restorative justice: Community wholeness
March 23, 2013
Neighborhood and Kitchen Peace Code This is posted in the kitchen and soon to be circulated on street “business†cards: Be respectful of one another Watch out for each other Pick up behind yourself and others in neighborhood and kitchen. Help cool down arguments. Be a good...
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