What do we mean by community-based & restorative justice? Community and restorative justice is rooted in community values and works to restore all parties, rather than just punishing an offender. Community justice focuses on being transparent in its operation, easily accessible to all, and working to mend relationships throughout the community, to heal the community … [Read more...] about Community-Based Restorative Justice Systems
The Justice System
Many people assume that the justice system provides what its name implies — but a closer example reveals many inequities and injustices perpetrated by the system. Following are some recent articles published by the Alliance or its working groups: What They Never Taught Us, by Sara BenderA Reflection on Recent Events in Palmerton, by Maison AllenCommunity-Based Restorative … [Read more...] about The Justice System
The Pennsylvania Education System
Community & Restorative Justice – Summer 2020
What do we mean by community-based & restorative justice? Community and restorative justice is a way in which we look at problem solving. According to the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP), restorative practice is defined by “the study of how to build social capital and achieve social discipline through participatory learning and decision making” … [Read more...] about Community & Restorative Justice – Summer 2020