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What is Restorative Justice?
Restorative justice is a conflict resolution practice which can be applied to instances of sexual violence, microaggression, and other community harms. With roots from indigenous practices, restorative justice is balanced between its attention to offenders and to victims. It is a non punitive approach that first questions ‘What is the harm, and how can it be repaired?’ rather than ‘Who did it, and what should we do to them?’. Restorative justice ensures the victim’s voice is heard, there is community participation, and there is the possibility of restoring relationships.
When would Restorative Justice be used?
microaggressions, sexual violence, and other community harms
Our Goals:
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Work with Northeastern admin to integrate restorative justice practices into its current policies
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Provide opportunities for University Offices (OUEC, OSCR, OPEN, etc.) students and student groups to become educated in RJ practices (training)
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Propose a framework for how University offices, groups, and students can respond to instance of sexual violence on campus that incorporate restorative justice practices
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