Full title in original language:
Protecting Rights, Restoring Respect and Strengthening Relationships: A European Model for Restorative Justice with Children and Young People
Education level:
University University (18+ years)Topic / subtopic:
Crime prevention and criminal justice Restorative justice Criminal justice systemTarget audience:
Students,
Teachers / Lecturers
Type of resource:
Publication / Article
Languages:
English
Region of relevance:
Global
Access:
open access
Individual authors:
Tim Chapman, Maija Gellin, Monique Anderson
Publication year:
2015
Published by:
International Juvenile Justice Observatory
Copyright holder:
© International Juvenile Justice Observatory
Contact name and address:
International Juvenile Justice Observatory
Contact email:
oijj@oijj.org
Key themes:
cpcj, criminal justice, justice, crime, restorative justice, europe, european, children, child, young people, youth
Links:
Short description:
The benefits of restorative justice for children and young people are numerous. Children who participate in restorative processes show fewer tendencies towards anti-social behaviour in the community and at home. Participation in restorative justice processes gives children an understanding of the consequences of their acts on others and an opportunity to take responsibility. Research in Europe and in other regions reveals that victims report lower levels of fear and post-traumatic stress symptoms after a restorative justice process. By meeting face to face and hearing a young offenders’ story, they are far more likely to forgive the young person and put the incident behind them. This study shows that at least 85% of victims that have participated in a restorative justice process express satisfaction.