Restorative Justice in the Spotlight

Restorative justice (RJ) is gaining momentum as a transformative approach to addressing a range of harms. This presentation will explore recent developments in RJ, focusing on its application in cases of sexual harm and its potential to foster healing and accountability. While recognising the groundswell of support for RJ, the discussion will also critically examine its limitations and the risks of positioning it as a universal solution. An engagement with both the strengths and limitations of RJ can help situate the practice in the justice landscape.

Date: Thursday 7 November 2024

Time: 5.15 to 6.30pm

Registrations open: 5.00pm

Venue: Monash Law Chambers, 555 Lonsdale Street Melbourne Vic 3000

Registrations Close: Monday 4 November 2024

Prof Meredith Rossner , Australian National University

Professor Meredith Rossner is Deputy Director, Research School of Social Sciences and Professor of Criminology at POLIS: The Centre for Social Policy Research at ANU. Her research focuses on emotions, rituals, the built environment, and technology in justice practices. Past and current projects include investigations into the emotional dynamics of restorative justice, therapeutic courts, the role of courtroom design on access to justice, and the use of video and virtual technology in courts. Meredith has published widely in the field of restorative justice, including Just Emotions: Rituals of Restorative Justice (OUP, 2013). She is on the editorial board of the International Journal of Restorative Justice, a member of the Canberra Restorative Community and the Oceania Network of Restorative Practice for Sexual Harm.

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