The Basics of Restorative Justice Conferences

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This programme introduces practitioners to the basics of implementing restorative justice conferences (RGCs) in the context of the criminal justice system. The following topics are covered:

  • Introduction to restorative justice
  • Impact of crime and violence on people
  • Important Points
  • Restorative Justice Philosophy
  • Understanding the victim
  • Understanding the offender
  • RGC Facilitation Skills
  • Functions of an RGC Facilitator
  • The RGC Process
  • Preparation for RGC
  • Pre-RGC Meeting with Offender
  • Pre-RGC Meeting with Victim
  • Pre-RGC Preparation of Stakeholders
  • Agreement Guidelines
  • Post-RGC Support and Follow-Up

This programme is accredited with the SACSSP for 3.5 points for social workers and social auxiliary workers (396/2023). Expires 24/10/2024.

Completion requirements: Complete all modules and assignments, and pass the open-book exam with a minimum of 80%.