SOC 310 - Restorative Justice

Institution:

The University of Montana-Western

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Description:

This class is an overview of some of the directions in which the justice system is proceeding. Restorative Justice is an alternative approach to crime and altercations of any type. It focuses on positive, non-violent ways to arrive at just solutions to wrongdoing. As a culture, traditional-ly we have a winner-take-all approach to disputes, and a retributive/ vengeful approach to crime. This class focuses on alternative ways to respond, for resolution for all victims. Students will participate in conflict resolution role-playing, and develop case studies on a particu-lar aspect of restorative justice. Assessment will be based on class participation, case studies, formal presentations, and development of advocacy resources. Prereq: ANTH 105 or SOC 115, and either PSY/SOC 220 or ANTH/HIST/POLS/PSY/SOC 221 and ANTH/HIST/ POLS/PSY/SOC 222, and Junior/Senior standing, or c/i. (fall/even-numbered years)

Credits:

4.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umwestern.edu

Phone Number:

(406) 683-7011

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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