This course introduces students to the main concepts and debates in restorative justice (RJ) in an evidence-informed way. It explores the multitude of ways restorative justice can and is being used to respond to a variety of societal challenges. This includes the juvenile and adult criminal justice context, as well as areas as diverse as environmental protection, sexual abuse and health. We will also examine how restorative justice has been institutionalized and implemented in different jurisdictions in the world, such as the US, Australia, Taiwan and Mainland China. The course will also introduce students to relevant methodological tools for assessing the impact of restorative justice-based approaches.
- Teacher: ianzhang, Yan Zhang