Restorative Justice
Last week I attended the launch of a new research report into the application of restorative justice to the legal aftermath of workplace fatalities. I could not understand why such a process was new to the legal system in the context of workplace death.
There are many definitions of restorative justice but I like this one:
"Restorative justice brings victims, offenders and communities together to decide on a response to a particular crime. It’s about putting victims’ needs at the centre of the criminal justice system and finding positive solutions to crime by encouraging offenders to face up to their actions."
I have attached a copy of the research report that I have been allowed to distribute.
I would welcome comments from forum readers on this fresh approach to healing. More information on this report is on my blog.
Kevin Jones
There are many definitions of restorative justice but I like this one:
"Restorative justice brings victims, offenders and communities together to decide on a response to a particular crime. It’s about putting victims’ needs at the centre of the criminal justice system and finding positive solutions to crime by encouraging offenders to face up to their actions."
I have attached a copy of the research report that I have been allowed to distribute.
I would welcome comments from forum readers on this fresh approach to healing. More information on this report is on my blog.
Kevin Jones
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Permalink Reply by Mark McCabe on -
I like this idea very much. Andrew Hopkins from the ANU in Canberra has proposed such an approach in the past. Legislators will probably be wary, however, I suspect, as it does not fit the traditional mould and the law is a very traditional field.
I would not restrict it to fatalities. Serious injuries, after all, can on occasion also have a very devastating impact on the injured and their families, etc.
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