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Essential values of restorative justice

Feb 12, 2010

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from the blog Minds on Fire:

The purpose of restorative processes is:

  1. to empower victims by providing them a strong voice
  2. to demonstrate to offenders the harm they cause by their actions
  3. to provide a safe forum where the consequences of crime and remorse for criminal acts can encounter each other.
CORE BELIEFS
  • Actions are accountable
  • The impact of criminal actions personally affects victims
  • Honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness are essential to interpersonal communications
  • Everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion
  • Accountability provides a foundation for healing from criminal actions
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