Australian Capital Territory to Expand Restorative Justice in 2016
RJI is pleased to share this encouraging news from the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) as reported by City News. According to ACT Legislative Assembly member Simon Corbell there will be a substantial expansion of restorative justice in 2016 to include
From the UK: A Restorative Blueprint for Justice
UK restorative justice expert and lecturer Martin Wright provides this commentary: A Restorative Blueprint for Justice. How do you implement restorative justice as a vision for reform of our justice systems? Step by step. Download - Blueprint for Prison Watch - Martin Wright
The case of Sandra Bland: restorative justice applies
RJI links the following article and a petition regarding the disturbing case of Sandra Bland, a 28-year old African American woman from Illinois stopped in Waller county, Texas on July 10 for a traffic violation. Bland was arrested and found
Parole in the U.S. Justice System: Does Restorative Justice Apply Here?
RJI links the following article from the Washington Post which was written by The Marshall Project. We found this article excellent in its thoroughness as well as troubling. As RJI works for systemic change of our justice systems we acknowledge the great need to
Evidence Based Research: Victims and Restorative Justice (Europe)
RJI is linking the following research published by the European Forum on Restorative Justice. This research examines victims and restorative justice in three countries: Finland, Austria and The Netherlands. The research editors include Daniela Bolivar, Ivo Aertsen and Inge Vanfraechem. Restorative
Cape Town, South Africa: Pastor Jonathan Peter Clayton joins RJI ‘s Global Steering Committee
March 2016 RJI announces the appointment of South African Reverend Jonathan Peter Clayton to serve as a member of RJI's Global Steering Committee. Pastor Clayton along with his wife Jenny Clayton direct the Hope Prison Ministry. We are so encouraged by his important work in the prisons of
Restorative Justice in Bermuda
Restorative justice in Bermuda as reported by the Royal Gazette. Restorative justice that is victims-driven increases victims' satisfaction, holds offenders accountable and restores peace in communities after crime. http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20141209/COMMENT/141209701