Introduction to Restorative Practices in Systems

Course Description

Summary

In this course, we will explore restorative practices and their origins, principles, strengths and weaknesses, and theories that underlie them.

This foundation will provide the ability to critically explore restorative justice in the criminal legal system and in educational institutions. We will look at different restorative practice programs in each of these systems, as well as potential best practices. Students will pick an area of interest to apply restorative practices to, and will do research on this area and will actively lead a discussion in a Circle on this topic as part of their final project. The last week of classes will be reserved for student facilitated discussions. This class will be heavily participatory, and students should be prepared to engage in class discussions.