How widespread is restorative justice?

The modern concept of restorative justice began in the late 1970s, largely in North America. But aboriginal societies have used these practices for hundreds of years, recognizing the harm to community that crime causes and employing restorative circles and family conferences to restore relationships. In 1996, New Zealand adopted legislation mandating the use of restorative practices in young offender cases. Many jurisdictions, including Canada, United States, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and European countries, have adopted restorative justice programs.

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