Restoring Justice and Helping People Heal a New Outlook on Justice in Kansas City, MO
The Difference Between Restorative Justice and Mediation
There are many similarities between the roles of restorative justice practitioners and legal mediators, but there are also some important differences. In mediation, both parties have equal footing. It is intended to facilitate dialogue between two parties who have a dispute. In a restorative justice meeting, there is a clear victim vs. offender stance. The offender has already admitted to the crime, so the discussion focuses on a resolution rather than a dispute.
Questions for Restorative Justice Practices
- What happened?
- Who was harmed by the incident (a specific victim, a group of victims, a community, etc.)
- What can be done to repair the harm caused by the incident?
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