New Jersey - Restorative Justice Definitions

N.J. Stat. § 18A:37-38

Population: All populations

Legal Features: Definition

Law Type: Statute

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“Restorative justice” means a system of dispute resolution tools that allow all parties of a dispute to be involved in defining the harm and devising remedies while giving the necessary attention to community safety, victims’ needs, and the need for offender accountability. Restorative justice practices shall include, but need not be limited to, student or community court, restorative circles, mediation, and conferencing.

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