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Community-based restorative justice schemes - UK

Introduction

The document puts forward a protocol for the operation of Community Based Restorative Justice Schemes (CBRJS) which deal with low level crime in Northern Ireland.

Description

The paper defines restorative justice and the principles and roles of CBRJS. It sets out the protocol including:

referral of an offender to the scheme;
engagement with the offender, accreditation of the CBRJS;
provision of advice on human rights issues and legislation;
complaints;
inspection;
record keeping.

It also proposes a model to consider the suitability of individuals used by CBRJS and lists criteria for unsuitability for participation in community based restorative justice activities and information to be considered by the suitability panel.

Contact info

Northern Ireland Office
Phone: +44 (0) 28 90520700
info@nio.gov.uk

Publication date

01/07/2006

Article info
Author: Northern Ireland Office

Links

Northern Ireland Office

Draft protocol for community-based restorative justice schemes (PDF, English, 126 KB)

Document type

policy

Themes

Urban Policy > Security & crime prevention > Tackling crime

Keywords

Working with offenders