Law and Drama

Preference to Freshmen. If the purpose of criminal justice is to punish wrongdoers and deter crime, the objective of restorative justice to heal communities. It brings together perpetrators and victims to forge a dialogue, acknowledgment of harm, and acceptance of responsibility. This unique purpose creates restorative justice procedures that are participatory and theatrical. This course is part of a larger effort to initiate and develop restorative justice processes that address racial and other forms systemic injustice in the US.