CRJU 311 - Restorative Justice

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Criminal Justice

Description:

Emphasizes bringing the victim, offender, and community together to repair harm caused by criminal behavior. Restorative Justice is an alternate way to view the purpose of the criminal justice system and potentially adjust practices to mitigate the harmful effects of the traditional, adversarial approach to criminal justice. The course explores values and principles of restorative justice, presents alternate methods of achieving justice, and discusses potential ways to integrate restorative practices into the existing penological framework.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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