Restorative Justice Seminar (696-1)
Instructors
Annalise Buth
312 5036298
Bluhm Legal Clinic, RB 825
Office Hours: By appointment (weekly office hours tbd)
Meeting Info
McCormick 371: Thurs 6:30PM - 8:20PM
Overview of class
As restorative justice practitioner Kay Pranis suggests, "Restorative Justice as a field flows back and forth between practice that informs philosophy and philosophy that informs practice." Students will both study restorative justice as well as directly engage in restorative practices. The class will work to collaboratively create a restorative learning community that fosters critical thinking, healthy communication ,inclusion, engagement, introspection, compassion, and love. Some course topics are sensitive, and collective and self care will be important. Students are encouraged to communicate their needs throughout the semester.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the semester, students will be able to:
1. Describe key restorative justice values and concepts;
2. Describe the application of restorative practices;
3. Apply a restorative justice framework or approach in a selected setting;
4. Assess critiques, challenges, and possibilities concerning restorative justice; and
5. Reflect on the personal application of restorative justice.
Class Materials (Required)
DANIELLE SERED, UNTIL WE RECKON: VIOLENCE, MASS INCARCERATION AND A ROAD TO REPAIR 91-253 (The New Press, New York, 2019) ISBN 978-1-62097-479-7
Class Materials (Suggested)
All other course materials will be provided in class
Class Notes
The course includes personal reflection and introspection as learning tools for deepening comprehension of restorative justice theory. Thus, it is important for students to identify and communicate their needs throughout the semester. The professor will work with them to ensure they have the necessary support. There is a strong emphasis on creating a restorative class learning community.
Class Attributes
Public Interest
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll