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2021: Creating a Lexicon of Future
R is for Restorative
Restorative: something that serves to restore to consciousness, vigor, or health
Restorative Practices
All humans are hardwired to connect. Just as we need food, shelter and clothing, human beings also need strong and meaningful relationships to thrive.
Restorative practices is an emerging social science that studies how to strengthen relationships between individuals as well as social connections within communities.
Though new to the social sciences, restorative practices has deep roots within indigenous communities throughout the world. ~ What is Restorative Practices?
Restorative Justice
Restorative Justice allows people affected by crime to communicate with the person responsible, often with the aim of a face to face meeting.
This gives them the chance to talk about the incident. They can explain how it has impacted them, seek assurances that it won’t happen again, and agree on how to put things right. This is what many people affected by crime want, which is why 85% of victims who go through Restorative Justice are satisfied with the experience. Restorative Justice also leads to a drop in re-offending, as it helps people who have committed crimes to recognise the harm they have caused. Restorative practice can also be used to address conflict in schools, the workplace or other settings outside the justice system. ~ What is Restorative Justice?
