Full course description
Course Overview
The course will take place over seven modules.
Students are invited to bring their interests and expertise to every aspect of the course. Restorative justice is an old philosophy, however, its modern approach and implications are still being explored and benefit from diverse perspectives. A sense of curiosity and healthy critique is welcomed if not expected.
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Critically examine the way we as a society and individuals respond to crime and wrongdoing.
- Define restorative justice for yourself and others.
- Explore alternative ways of looking at and responding to crime and wrongdoing from the restorative justice perspective.
- Critically assess the strengths and shortcomings of restorative justice theory and practice.
- Explain several different restorative practices and how they typically interact with state systems.
- Facilitate a learning experience for peers in an area of interest in the restorative justice field.
- Analyze the foundational theory of restorative justice to issues in contrast with the current criminal justice system.
- Recognize the significance of traditional indigenous practices within the current context of the restorative justice movement.
- Identify challenges and apply solutions to current, complex issues within modern society using restorative justice practices.