STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Define restorative justice as a working definition

 II.     Identify the principles of restorative justice

 III.    Define terms related to restorative justice

 IV.     Identify the goals of restorative justice

 V.      Apply restorative justice practices to a number of settings, including schools, workplace, and criminal justice

 VI.     Identify different models and processes

 VII.    Differential between restorative and retributive approaches

 VIII.   Identify different paradigms

 IX.     Identify the spectrum of restorative practices

 X       Articulate how restorative justice conferencing fits under the restorative practices umbrella

 XI.     Increase understanding of community building practices

 XII.    Evaluate the value of community justice and restorative practices in various areas

 XIII.   Identify the stages of a community group conference

 XIV.    Analyze situations through the eyes of others

 XV.     Identify harm beyond the primary victim

 XVI.    Assess restorative justice role/place in reintegration

 XVII.   Discuss the preventative uses/applications of restorative practices

 XVIII.  Identify a range of incidents restorative practices have been used for

 XIX.    Develop listening skills

 XX      Participate in interactive learning

 XXI.    Identify the role of volunteers

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      The concept of Restorative Justice

         A.      Visions and patterns; how patterns of critical thinking can obstruct justice

         B.      A brief history of restorative justice

         C.      Justice that promotes healing

         D.      Restorative Justice vs. Retributive Justice

         E.      Three pillars of Restorative Justice

 II.     The cornerposts of Restorative Justice

         A.      The encounter

         B.      Amends

         C.      Reintegration

         D.      Inclusion

 III.    The challenge of Restorative Justice

         A.      Making Restorative Justice happen

         B.      Toward a Restorative System

         C.      Transformation

 IV.     Issues in Restorative Justice

         A.      Does Restorative Justice privatize justice and eliminate criminal law?

         B.      How can Restorative Justice work when most victims and offenders are never identified?

         C.      Won¿t large-scale use of restorative processes compromise their quality?

         D.      Can restorative justice work in individualistic cultures?

         E.      Will victims ever be fully included in this process?

         F.      Can this work for serious crimes such as murder?

         G.      Can Restorative Justice processes lead to unfair results?

         H.      Can offenders¿ statements be used against them in court?

         I.      If offenders feel shame does this amount to cruel and degrading treatment?

         J.      Isn¿t the idea of adding victims as parties in criminal proceedings unworkable?

 V.      The Restorative Continuum