LAWS9151 · Law

Restorative Justice in Courts

Boston College Law School

The objective of this course, taught by a federal prosecutor, federal public defender, and federal probation officer who work together in a Federal District Court Restorative Justice program, is to explore the theoretical underpinnings of restorative justice, practical applications of it in criminal and civil cases, and potential ways to integrate it into the legal system. Students will first learn about the origins of restorative justice principles and then will evaluate modern applications of those principles to legal conflicts, both in and out of the courtroom. By the end of the course, students will write a paper proposing and defending a reform to the civil or criminal justice system based on the restorative justice principles discussed throughout the class. Note: Not open to those who took LAWS806501 Restorative Justice as a 1L elective