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Explore the principles and practice of restorative justice in housing, including the concepts of Anglo-Saxon Justice and modern restorative justice. Discover the effectiveness of restorative approaches in the criminal justice system and neighborhoods, with reduced re-offending rates, high victim satisfaction, and significant return on investment.
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Session Six: Restorative approaches in housing The principles and practice of restorative justice - Sir Charles Pollard QPM, Chairman, Restorative Solutions CIC
Modern Restorative Justice “Don’t steal the conflict” Nils Christie “Conflicts as Property” British Journal of Criminology January1977, Volume 17 “Reintegrative shame and remorse” John Braithwaite “Crime, Shame and Reintegration” Cambridge University Press 1989
Does it work in the CJS? Government RJ Trials 2001-04 – Restorative conferences for serious and violent crime • 27% average reduction in re-offending • 33% less re-offending for those leaving prison, 55% less re-offending re community punishments • 85% of victims satisfied, 72% would recommend RJ to others • 1-for-1 CJS return on investment • 9-to-1 return on investment in reduced costs of crime
Does it work in neighbourhoods? • Anti-social behaviour • Minor crime • Incivilities • Disputes • Hotspots • Repeat calls