Wall Street Financier Bernard Madoff sentenced to 150 years in prison: restorative justice would think of the victims first
July 9, 2009
I can think of at least three incidents in my own life where I was a victim of white collar crime. One case was after buying tickets to travel to New Zealand my husband and I learned that the travel agency we used in Los Angeles had bilked not only us but at least a hundred...
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New Video: An Introduction to Restorative Practices at Endeavour High School.
July 6, 2009
» Order in the U.S. here» Order in the U.K. here » View trailer (Flash video) here Endeavour’s students, who hail from 32 different countries, and its staff, talk about how restorative practices has made their school a place where respect and safety are the norm. Hull, UK, led...
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Civilizing offenders requires community relationships
July 5, 2009
Late one night, a bunch of punks armed with a car, a baseball bat and poop for brains decided to go mailbox smashing. They drove down a street in one of Vermont’s lovely neighborhoods and took out all the mailboxes as they cruised. Such a blast. According to David Karp, a sociology...
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Is there justice in restorative?
July 5, 2009
More recently I became aware that there are all these other movements in restorative justice. In fact, the voices seem to be most vibrant outside of criminal justice, like in schools; even environmental conservation officers and all kinds of groups like dispute resolution centers are...
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What is a justice circle and why should I be interested?
July 5, 2009
As a victim of youth crime, a Justice Circle can provide you with a unique opportunity to: Receive answers to questions about the offense that only the offender can provide Express your frustrations and concerns directly to the person who should hear them – the offender Have direct input...
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Restorative justice process helps prisoners, victims
July 5, 2009
For people who will not get out from behind bars for a long time, hope is a precious commodity, one that can change their lives and their interactions with others inside the walls. But it also touches people on the outside, people like Tanya, who say that by entering into the restorative...
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Dear hacker: Letters to the man who hijacked my e-mail account
July 5, 2009
Efforts to close the account were futile; the “yahoo teams†were not going to resolve the situation. In the meantime, the imposter sent personalized letters to family and friends who responded to “my†desperate plea for help. He assured them that it was truly me asking...
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Duality or trinity, scales or circles: What approach for justice in a new generation?
July 4, 2009
We can never eliminate the shadow of injustice. We can only change the composition of the elements in the circles of our communities, our families, and ourselves, so that the momentum for justice, peace, honor, integrity, and healing or restoration outweighs the recognition of and dwelling...
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Do Better Do Less: The report of the Commission on English Prisons Today
July 4, 2009
Do Better Do Less: The report of the Commission on English Prisons Today advocates a new approach of penal moderation and a number of fundamental reforms, including: A significant reduction in the prison population and the closure of establishments The replacement of short prison sentences...
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It’s not okay
July 1, 2009
Pat Nolan, vice president of Prison Fellowship-U.S. has been a tireless champion on this issue from day one. As Pat has said, no one feels particularly comfortable talking about prison rape. It is a deep, dark secret in our prisons in the U.S. and beyond. When most people hear about prison...
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“Livability Crime” video review
July 1, 2009
The video captures a conference involving two young men charged with public urination and several community members. In addition to a well-written script, the video features interviews with Gena Gerard, Executive Director of RJCA, Richard Hopper, Hennepin County Judge and Tim Dolan,...
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In their own words
July 1, 2009
Comments include: “I really appreciate how no one is judging here and how both victims and offenders speak. It is very different from other panels. I actually felt kindness in the room.” — participant in a victim impact panel. “The event as a whole was fantastic. I like...
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Certificate in Restorative Justice (delivered online)
June 30, 2009
What: Training When: open Where: Online Contact: mpp-info@sfu.ca The Certificate in Restorative Justice consists of three interrelated 13-week courses that you complete sequentially. All courses are delivered online. Certificate students must complete the following 3 required...
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Conference Draft
June 30, 2009
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Black male conundrum
June 28, 2009
Carlton, who was a principal in Houston, says school leaders cannot just abandon the use of suspension and expulsion, since doing so could lead to a chaotic environment where students don’t take rules seriously. The key, he says, is to find balance. As CPS CEO, Duncan gave the Chicago...
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