Restorative Justice, Community Building, and Practice (693-1)
Instructors
Annalise J Buth
312 5036298
Bluhm Legal Clinic, RB 825
Office Hours: By appointment (weekly office hours tbd)
Meeting Info
McCormick 371: Thurs 4:30PM - 7:30PM
Overview of class
This course focuses primarily on restorative skill development and practice. Experiential learning will involve participating in and facilitating circles, and there may be some collaboration with outside groups. Throughout the semester, we will work on building a class community that is grounded in restorative justice theory and shared values.
Students in this course are invited to join a special four-day circle training session during spring break, held jointly with students from the Northwestern Prison Education Program restorative justice class at Logan Correctional Center. This training is optional and not required. Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) must provide final approval for the training, and interested students must meet all IDOC volunteer requirements. Please contact Professor Annie Buth with any questions.
Learning Objectives
1. Conceptualize and explain restorative justice philosophy, concepts, and values; 2. Understand the components and essential elements of the circle process; 3. Design, prepare, and facilitate a community building circle; 4. Practice circle participation and facilitation skills; 5. Critically reflect on circle participation and facilitation; and 6. Contemplate and discuss issues and challenges relating to the circle process.
Evaluation Method
Class participation, class assignments, other: circle outlines and preparation; circle or restorative justice event participation; reflection & analysis
Class contribution and engagement - 20%; Circle participation and reflection - 20%; Circle facilitation and reflection - 20%; Class assignments - 20%; Final reflection - 20%
Class Materials (Required)
KAY PRANIS ET AL., PEACEMAKING CIRCLES: FROM CRIME TO COMMUNITY (2003); all other materials will be provided
Class Notes
Please feel free to reach out to the professor with any questions about the course.
Class Attributes
Satisfies Experiential Learning degree req
Criminal Law and Procedure Practice Area
Public Interest
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: MSL Students are not eligible to enroll