JUST 384 - Restorative Justice

Institution:

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

Subject:

Justice Studies

Description:

This course examines the philosophies and practices of restorative justice from both domestic and international perspectives. The course introduces major values and goals espoused by restorative approaches to crime and conflict and consider them in light of past and current social problems. The contemporary social movement called restorative justice has its roots in early philosophies of the New Zealand Maori, North American Indians, and various religious traditions. The course will consider these philosophical roots of restorative traditions and be introduced to what these approaches look like in their current form of sentencing circles, family group conferencing, and victim-offender dialogue.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.westminstercollege.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 484-7651

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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