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“Help! I’m still confused!
What’s the relationship between diversion, alternatives, restorative justice & a child rights-based approach?”
[Powerpoint]
Resource created for this toolkit.
'Learn more about restorative justice'[Word 119kb]
Resource compiled for this toolkit.
UNODC Handbook on
Restorative Justice Programmes, 2006 [Pdf 4.03Mb]
Practical publication not specific to children (although it includes a short section on this), but the guidance is nonetheless fully applicable. Includes sections on: types of programmes; principles and safeguards; implementing and operating programmes; the dynamics of interventions; monitoring and evaluation; useful web-based resources; and debates around restorative justice. Also includes a copy of the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Restorative
Justice Programmes in Criminal Matters.
UNODC (Nigeria) 'Training Manual on Alternative Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice', October 2007 [Pdf 292kb]
Contains sections on: Overview and context for ADR; ADR under Nigerian law; Approaches to negotiation - links between negotiation and mediation; Introduction to mediation; Mediator skills; Advanced mediation skills; Why restorative justice?; Overview of the concepts and models; Designing an ADR and RJ system in Nigeria; Evaluating the judiciary for ADR and RJ. Material is presented as straightforward information rather than as a series of training exercises. Not specific to children.
'The Little Book of Restorative Justice', Howard Zehr with Ali Gohar, 2003 [Pdf 762kb]
One of the key texts of the modern restorative justice movement. This version is adapted - with boxes inserted into the main text - with some practical examples and relevance to Pakistan / Afghan cultures & ‘high context’ cultures (largely homogenous cultures with a strong reliance on mutually understood internal frames of reference).
'Continuum of Restorative Justice', Howard Zehr (Centre for Justice and Peacebuilding, EMU) [link to video clip - 6.5 mins ]
This clip shows Howard Zehr, one of the key figures associated with the modern restorative justice movement, speaking about the following issues: Continuum of restorative justice; shame; respect; honour, humiliation & vindication; recognising our limits; restorative justice definition and values; indigenous justice, social justice & values.
'Lima Declaration on Restorative Juvenile Justice', November 2009 [Word 78kb]
The concluding statement from the First World Congress on Restorative Juvenile Justice held in Lima, Peru, 4-7 November 2009.
First World Congress on Restorative Juvenile Justice held in Lima, Peru, 4-7 November 2009
English language documents prepared for this Congress:
Programme [Pdf 2.37Mb] - contains abstracts of the papers included below and author biographies.
Keynote speeches:
Specialised conferences:
Workshops:
Commissioned papers:
Hawaii - 'Conferencing: A New Approach for Juvenile Justice in Honolulu', Lorenn Walker, Restorative Practices E-Forum, 5 November 2002 [PDF 53kb]
Study report of an experimental diversion project by The Honolulu Police Department for
first time juvenile offenders in the City and
County of Honolulu: involved diversion to
restorative justice conferences instead of traditional
diversion programmes.
Analyzed the effects of conferencing
on participant satisfaction, offender agreement compliance, and recidivism. Results show that
victims were highly satisfied with the process
and conferenced children arrested for nonviolent
offenses did not escalate to arrests for
violent crimes, while those who participated
in traditional programs had a significantly
higher arrest rate for subsequent violent
crimes.
'Introduction of the restorative justice concept and victim-offender mediation practice in Serbia and
Montenegro within the 'Children’s Chance for Change' project – A juvenile justice reform initiative in
Serbia and Montenegro', UNICEF [no date - but after 2006] [Pdf 28kb]
Brief overview of the legislative and policy context and a diversion pilot project, with a particular focus on the mediation component. Includes results and challenges.
'Justice for Children: Detention as a Last Resort - Innovative Initiatives in the East Asia and Pacific Region', UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office [no date] [Pdf 2.12Mb]
Chapter 3 on 'Diversion and restorative justice' contains 4 project examples: 1. Community-Based Prevention and Diversion Programme –
Cebu City, Philippines; 2. Police ‘Youth Aid Diversion’
Project – New Zealand; 3. The Restorative Justice Programme – Palau; 4. Community-Based Programme and Services for Juveniles in Conflict with the Law – Quezon City, Philippines.
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