Restorative justice in cases of family violence and harm - learnings from the Porirua Model : a report documenting experiences and reflecting on achievements

Păroşanu, Andrea

Restorative justice in cases of family violence and harm - learnings from the Porirua Model : a report documenting experiences and reflecting on achievements Andrea Păroşanu - Te Ngāpara Centre for Restorative Practice, Victoria University of Wellington, 2023 - electronic doucment (62 pages) ; PDF file

This research explores the experiences of restorative justice professionals within a local initiative at the Porirua District Court, coordinating restorative justice with family violence programmes. The idea of developing a collaborative approach was driven by the desire to handle restorative justice family violence cases more safely and at the most appropriate time, given the other justice interventions being applied.

The report offers a contextual background, outlines the collaborative approach, and highlights the main achievements and challenges encountered by these professionals, as well as recommendations for policy and practice in this field. (From the website). Record #8691


District Court of New Zealand | Te Kōti-ā-Rohe o Aotearoa


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
COURTS
FAMILY VIOLENCE
INTERAGENCY COLLABORATION
INTERVENTION
INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE
SUPPORT SERVICES


NEW ZEALAND
PORIRUA