RJ & RP Defined
   
Restorative practice is
 

a philosophy that focuses on harm (be it a crime or otherwise) being an act against an individual or community rather than the state. Despite some views, this does not place restorative practice in conflict with the state systems as both can work side-by-side for mutual benefits.

 
 
 

The Most widely accepted definition of Restorative Justice is

Restorative justice is a process whereby

    • parties with a stake in a specific offence
    • come together to
    • resolve collectively
    • how to deal with the aftermath of the offence and
    • its implications for the future.

Tony Marshal Restorative Justice: An Overview. London: Home Office Research Development and Statistics Directorate, 1999. p 5.

The terms 'Restorative Justice' and Restorative Practice' are interchangeable. Restorative Practice is used more increasingly as the process is applied to harm outside of the criminal justice system.

 

Click here for examples of letters written by people who caused harm to those harmed following a restorative meeting.

 

If the intervention excludes one of the bullet points above it may still be a valid piece of work but not purely restorative. Even without face-to-face meetings the use of 'restorative tools' can contribute to closure.

- Brian Dowling

 

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