SSCI 3040U – Restorative Justice

This course examines the roots, principles, core assumptions and current practices of restorative justice in Canada and globally. Students are exposed to how restorative justice is a profoundly different approach to resolving crime and conflict. The course examines the needs and roles of key stakeholders (victims, offenders, communities, justice systems), and outlines some of the primary models of practice. It also identifies current challenges, dangers, and pitfalls of restorative justice. Future strategies of restorative justice will also be examined.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (two of SSCI 2900U or SSCI 2910U or SSCI 2920U or LGLS 2940U) and (one of SSCI 2820U or SSCI 2830U or SSCI 2850U or LGLS 2200U or PSYC 2030U)
Credit restriction(s): PSYC 3040U