University of San Diego Center for Restorative Justice

Restorative justice is a global social movement with growth in a variety of settings including K-12 schools, higher education institutions, workplaces, community organizations, and criminal justice agencies. The USD Center for Restorative Justice encies. The USD Center for Restorative Justice prepares the next generation of diverse restorative justice leaders and provides research, training, and consultation in needs and projects within and beyond higher education. Restorative Justice is a communal approach to prevent or respond to harm, with an emphasis on healing, social support, and active accountability. RJ includes a variety of practices, with many rooted in indigenous and religious traditions. Some restorative practices help prevent harm by empowering people to build relationships and strengthen communities. Other practices respond to harm by helping to clearly identify harms, needs, solutions, and accountability through an inclusive and collaborative decision-making process. ...view more