Does restorative justice need forgiveness?

January 22nd, 2013 – by Howard Zehr (category: Peacebuilding, Restorative Justice)

Webinar: Does Restorative Justice Need Forgiveness?: A dialogue with Sujatha Baliga On January 5, The New York Times Magazine carried a story about the use of a restorative conference in a murder case in the early stages of the legal process, prior to a plea. The case was also highlighted on theToday Show a few days later. The story was [...]

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Good and bad victims?

November 29th, 2011 – by Howard Zehr (category: Restorative Justice)

Is a victim of crime who values restorative justice welcome in the restorative justice community only if s/he “works for” forgiveness? How is a victim of crime who believes in healing for both victim and offender, but continues to struggle with her/his understanding of justice, supported by restorative justice groups and associations?  Are victims invited [...]

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