|
|---|
There is a good chance that the concepts of restorative justice are very new to you. After all, Mr. Tom Cavanagh writes in his paper, Adopting New Values for the courts: What is Restorative Justice, “Restorative Justice was identified as the major trend in the state courts for 1997. Yet, court managers as a whole know little about this process.” It is important to us that you have an understanding of the restorative justice philosophy because Honorable Marianne E. Becker established programs and dedicated many of her professional activities to this system. Also, the sole mission of the Honorable Marianne E. Becker Fund is to serve as a catalyst for restorative justice programs in the area of substance abuse, juvenile and family law. We invite you to begin your learning with the definitions of restorative justice. Continue down the list and finish with the links to other resources. Following in this order, you will grow more comfortable and develop a basic understanding of restorative justice. Definitions of Restorative Justice History of Restorative Justice Differences Between Today's Justice System and the Restorative Justice System Principles of Restorative Justice |
|---|