CJ 310 : RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

This course analyzes the principles and practices of restorative justice within the context of the criminal justice system and adjacent fields. Restorative justice emphasizes healing, accountability, and community while remaining victim centered in the approach to responding to human suffering from crime and related social problems. Students will experience an in-depth exploration of this transformative approach to addressing and rectifying criminal and deviant behavior, including the practical application and critique of these skills. Students will consider how restorative justice practices prompt a shift from traditional punitive measures to a focus on reconciliation and restoration.