Restorative Justice after Mass Violence: Opportunities and Risks for Children and Youth
UNITED NATIONS, 28 Feb 2011
Laura Stovel and Marta Valiñas – UNICEF
UNICEF Innocenti Working Papers are intended to disseminate initial research contributions within the Centre‟s programme of work, addressing social, economic and institutional aspects of the realisation of the human rights of children.
There is growing interest in the role that restorative justice can play in addressing mass atrocities. This UNICEF paper describes the associated principles and practices within juvenile justice systems and in societies emerging from mass violence. It also examines the meaning, opportunities and limitations of restorative justice in transitional societies, particularly in relation to the needs of young victims and offenders.
PLEASE READ THE PAPER IN THE ORIGINAL – unicef-irc.org
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