Origins of restorative justice
Restorative Justice (RJ) has emerged from various traditional Indigenous ways of knowing and has gained recognition as a relationship-centric worldview that can be applied within organizations and other diverse settings. In doing this work, The Restorative Relations and Student Supports Department's mission is to avoid culturally appropriating Restorative Justice. Instead, we respectfully acknowledge RJs historical, social, and cultural context and recognize how this framework can benefit individuals of diverse backgrounds.
Relationship-centric worldview
RJ is a relationship-centric worldview based on respect, dignity, and mutual concern, emphasizing the core belief that people are worthy and relational.
Three principles guide this work:
- Building and maintaining healthy relationships
- Creating just and equitable environments
- Repairing harm and transforming conflict
Resources
Want to learn more about RJ? Here are some helpful resources to get you started:
Karp, D.R. (2015). The Little Book of Restorative Justice for Colleges and Universities. New York, NY: Good Books.
Valandra E.C., Hokšíla, W.W., Yazzie R.G. (2020). Colorizing Restorative Justice: Voicing Our Realities. St.Paul, MN: Living Justice Press.