Introduction to Restorative Justice

[fyrewede]

@darkmanir - If you get hurt from a car accident and sue the insurance company for not compensating you adequately, generally, no, that is not restorative justice. A restorative process would look very different from a lawsuit. A mediator colleague of mine focuses most of his mediation work on exactly this sort of thing -- out-of-court settlements for insurance claims. Typically it involves the injured party & their atty meeting w/ the insurance co's atty as well as the mediator out of court.

[darkmanir]

If I get hurt involved in a car accident, and suing insurance company, is this restorative justice?

[ronmilamconsulting]

Nice summary - thanks.

[canibuswp]

I'm criminal justice major in Texas, I was curious on your credentials, no offense ofcourse

[PeacemakersTrust]

This is James Loewen, the Restorative Justice Coordinator for the Mennonite Central Committee in Canada.

[JipyNeutron]

thanks im into rj too...i love it

[rikCOOLman]

thanks for the info

[ythelen]

Hey thanks! I am involved with RJ myself. It's a fascinating concept and I've enjoyed working within this environment.

[hayrandolf]

Just came in from a RJ session. Teen age offender explaining herself to three older community folks.