What was happening in the courtroom that day in New York City was unusual. The judge was set to sentence a young man to prison for shooting a gun and killing a bystander. Court hearings for this type ...

When a crime occurs, it sets in motion potential tragic consequences that are often unseen by the American justice system. However, this "benign neglect" may lead to traumatic consequences for the ...

Restorative justice is an approach used in situations that require a deep understanding of the harm done, the needs of those affected, and the strategies for moving forward as a community that creates ...

For 10 years, Renee Handsaker has sat in conversation with two people: The victim-survivor of serious harm and the person responsible for that harm. Ms Handsaker, a Melbourne-based restorative justice ...

“As it embarks on the final stages of the peace process with transitional justice… the United Nations stands ready to support Nepal to develop a process that meets international standards, the Supreme ...

In the chaos and excitement of a major political transition, political actors, transitional authorities, and civil society often downplay the importance of reconciling with the past and holding ...

Restorative Justice helps to address the relationship between victims, offenders and the community in a way that repairs the impacts of an incident, holds the offender accountable for their actions ...