Why Restorative Justice? - Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Why Restorative Justice? - Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Why Restorative Justice? - Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
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A BRIEF HISTORY<br />
restorative legislation. Others are introducing victim/offender<br />
mediation alongside their criminal justice system, as has been the<br />
case in the UK until now. In October 1999, in Leuven, Belgium,<br />
some 24 countries attended the newly formed European Forum<br />
for <strong>Restorative</strong> <strong>Justice</strong> conference.<br />
Does it work?<br />
Research into and evaluation of the success of restorative justice<br />
initiatives has taken many forms. Generally victims show great<br />
satisfaction with the process, as do offenders – even when they are<br />
merely offered it but decline to take part. A reduction in crime is<br />
harder to prove, but there are optimistic pointers. Some findings<br />
are included in the next two chapters.<br />
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