CRMN 3040U – Restorative Justice

This course provides an introduction and exposure to the principles of restorative justice (RJ) and its application to the treatment of human suffering whether as a result of crime or some other harm. In this model, harms such as crime are viewed as wrongs against another person and indicative of a broken relationship between the offender, victim and community. The course examines the needs and roles of key stakeholders (victims, offenders, communities, justice systems), and outlines the history and primary models of RJ practice. Students will examine the empirical evidence for restorative justice, as well as the challenges of creating and sustaining restorative environments, initiatives and resources to support communities in developing safer, healthier and sustainable relationships.
Credit hours: 3
Lecture hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): (SSCI 2900U or SSCI 2910U or SSCI 2920U or LGLS 2940U) and (SSCI 2810U or CRMN 2830U or CRMN 2850U or LGLS 2200U or PSYC 2030U or POSC 2200U)
Credit restriction(s): PSYC 3040U, SSCI 3040U
Experiential learning: Yes