MSCM 7502:Restorative Justice

1 -3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 - 3 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the MSCM or INCM programs or permission of the instructor.
This course introduces students to the theories and practices of restorative justice. Encompassing a broad range of processes including victim-offender dialogue, mediation, peacemaking circles, community conferencing, and more, restorative justice represents an effective response to many types of harm. Students engage with case studies, foundational texts, and role play simulations to understand the practices of restorative justice; through review of published research and evaluations, they assess their effects.