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PAX 676 Restorative Justice Practices (3 SH)

Restorative Justice justice originated as a practice-based discipline. However, the field has experienced exponential growth in the theory and research of RJ in the last decade. The course will be framed by four essential values of RJ: encounter, amends, reintegration and inclusion. The content of the course will be embedded in the key practice models that drive the Restorative Justice field – VOC/VOD, FGC, and Circle Processes. The class will also explore structural applications of RJ practice in the workplace, schools, prisons, dealing with historical harms, and in transitional justice processes globally. Conducted in a seminar format, students will have ample lab time to exercise the skills, complete assignments that are directly related to in-field competencies (e.g. policy reviews, writing program concept and funding documents, facilitating training sessions and engaging in self and peer assessments), as well as grapple with the theory and ethics that drive RJ practice. For MA in Conflict Transformation students this course Awareness of restorative justice continues to expand the opportunities to identify and address harms and to make amends in all sectors of personal, community, professional, and institutional settings. Whilst considered a ‘practice’ in models such as Victim Offender Conferencing/Dialogue, Family Group Conferencing, and Circle Processes, this course also explores restorative justice principles prevalent in emerging professions, work environments, community, and educational settings.

The emphasis of this course is developing yourself as a practitioner. Students will achieve this through active engagement of case studies, developing a resource toolbox, reflective self-assessment, group feedback, instructor feedback, engaging with professionals, and most importantly, practice as a facilitator.

For MA in Conflict Transformation or Restorative Justice, this satisfies the skills assessment course requirement if taken for 3 credits .  It and is a required course for all students enrolled in the MA and Certificate in Restorative Justice programs. PAX 571 Restorative Justice is a prerequisite for this class unless special permission granted.

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