AAJ 229 - Restoring Justice:Making Peace and Resolving Confl ict

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

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3 HOURS, 3 CREDITS Th is course will focus on examples of restorative justice from Africa and the Pacifi c Islands, a seldom-considered part of the African Diaspora. To that end, this course will explore how an African philosophy of “ubuntu”(or “humanity towards others”) infl uences Africa’s notions of justicecommunity and suff ering. Comparisons will be drawn with traditional western views of restorative justice. Unlike the traditional justice system found in the U.S. and in other parts of the world that focus on punishing criminal behavior, restorative justice mirrors the way that disputes are settled in tribes — off enders make amends not only to victims but their communities. Prerequisites: ENG 101 and sophomore standing or above.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.jjay.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(212) 237-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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