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Introduction to Restorative Justice
4th Annual Symposium June 25, 2015 Introduce Allyn “Before we begin, and to offer you an official welcome, allow me to introduce a true Spartan; Dr. Allyn Shaw. Dr. Shaw was appointed as an Assistant Vice President in September of 2013, marking his return to student affairs after 10 years on the academic side of the house. From , Dr. Shaw served as the Associate Director of Faculty & Organizational Development where he was also the Director of Leadership Development Programs. He has four degrees from Michigan State University, including a BA in Communications, an MA in College and University Administration (now Student Affairs Administration), an MA in Labor Industrial Relations, and a PhD in Higher, Adult and Life Long Education. Dr. Shaw and I go way back to our days in Residence Life at MSU (he’s older than me ). Allyn has been very supportive of the program, and particularly this symposium. Please join me in welcoming Dr. Allyn Shaw.” Rick Shafer Associate Director Department of Student Life Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution
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Who are we? Higher education 24 Corrections – 6 Police - 3
Community agency - 2 K-12 – 1 Other - 2
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How is our work relevant?
Law enforcement special victims unit Title IX Coordinator/Investigator Community based dispute resolution Education – faculty, student affairs, ombuds, health services Victim support/advocacy Work w/offenders Therapists Others?
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What is Restorative Justice?
Let’s take a moment and define RJ for today’s purposes Youthful indiscretion? What did your parents expect from you? 3 pieces – apology, repay, promise not to repeat That’s RJ in a nut shell What is Restorative Justice?
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An Ancient and Global Practice [adapted from the I.I.R.P.]
School Misbehavior Indigenous Traditions Violent Crime Peacebuilding after War or Genocide RJ - global phenomenon but NOT new South Africa Ubuntu (“humanness” or “humanity toward others”) Truth and Reconciliation Commission N America Indigineous peoples (particularly Canadian Northwest) Juvenile justice system Property Crime Healing Dialogues with Inmates “Restorative justice is an ancient idea whose time has come.” - Dennis Maloney
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Restorative Justice Defined
“If you deny victims’ participation in the process nothing good can happen.” – Dennis Maloney A Sense of Justice
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Restorative Justice Restorative Justice is a philosophy that focuses on relationships, obligations that exist based on community needs, and the responsibility to engage as a community to repair harms caused within those relationships. RJ and RP are often used interchangeably. Ultimately it doesn’t matter what we call them. What does matter however is how we exist in the world and how we relate to one another. Here are some definitions for today’s discussions.
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RJ Pillars Another way to explain RJ is through a model of pillars. When I think of the nature of higher education (search for the truth and the ethical responsibility to share what we learn with all). Restorative Justice focuses on basic needs of the community before and after harms are caused within, creates obligations for all community members to work to repair harms, and promotes engagement or participation.
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Restorative Practices (RP)
Restorative practices is an evolving social science that studies how to build social capital and achieve social discipline through participatory learning and decision-making. The fundamental premise is that people are happier, more cooperative and productive, and more likely to make positive changes when those in authority do things with them, rather than to them or for them. Lots of carryover and similarity. RJ can be seen by some as reactive whereas RP can be seen as encompassing proactive, reactive, etc.
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Two Primary Strategies
As a primary prevention strategy, restorative justice can be used to foster community building and deter problems before they occur. In this way, community members are actively engaged in setting standards, fostering accountability, and developing relationships. As an intervention strategy after a conflict has occurred, restorative practices can help repair harm, hold offenders accountable, and avoid reoccurrence of the problem. Our presenters today will prevention aspects today.
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Three Different Questions
What laws (rules) have been broken? Who did it? What do they deserve? Traditional Justice Who has been hurt? What are their needs? Whose obligations are these? Restorative Justice Another way to look at this (Howard Zehr)
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The Social Discipline Window Adapted by Wachtel & Costello (2009)
HIGH CONTROL LIMIT SETTING, DISCIPLINE LOW TO Punitive WITH RESTORATIVE NOT NEGLECTFUL FOR PERMISSIVE Explain the two axis Freedom versus order in HE Examples TO – zero tolerance, corporal punishment, incarceration NOT – think grocery store kid out of control FOR – think helicopter parents WITH – think Dennis Maloney video, MY home examples, CoSAs SUMMARY The people you respect most (teachers, mentors, coaches) likely behave in this way. While we are by nature social beings, we are not naturally restorative; we must practice being this way The Social Discipline Window is the cornerstone of everything we do in RJ Participation trumps prescription any day (Dennis Maloney) LOW SUPPORT HIGH ENCOURAGEMENT, NUTURE
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RJ@MSU Approaches Pre-departure for ASB and Study Abroad
Alternative Spring Break conflicts Classroom disruptions Interpersonal /roommate disputes Staff performance issues Intra-staff conflicts Vandalism Assaults Theft Others?
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Restorative Justice: Students' Voice
Michigan State, Video Restorative Justice: Students' Voice
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3 Questions for Today How can we prevent and more effectively respond to sexual violence? How can we create opportunities for healing? How can we more effectively hold responsible parties more accountable? That is why we are here. Brief review of resources on next slide. Introduce Kevin and Lee. Warm welcome for both. Turn it over to Kevin.
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Bibliography/Resources
The Little Books of Justice and Peacebuilding Series Crime, Shame and Reintegration, (Braithwaite, 1989) Restorative Justice Conferencing, (Wachtel et. al, 2010). The Little Book on Restorative Justice for Colleges and Universities, (Karp, 2013). The International Institute for Restorative Practices: Training resources from Skidmore College: Like us on Facebook - Restorative Justice at MSU On MSU.EDU - search for “RJ” On Yahoo or Google, search
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Our Speakers Robin J. Wilson, Ph.D. and Andrew McWhinnie, M.A
Clinicians, consultants, and trainers Worked in hospital, correctional, and community settings. Bring 50 years of knowledge and expertise to the discussion of how we maintain public safety regarding sexual violence. Currently assist high-need sexual offenders in their transition back to communities through a project called CoSA. Robin and Andrew are uniquely positioned to address concerns with respect to the needs of both victims and perpetrators. In this interactive workshop, they will discuss the role of volunteers in sexual violence prevention, as well as issues associated with CoSA project development, implementation, and efficacy. Turn it over to Robin
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