This course introduces students to the main concepts and debates in restorative justice in an evidence-informed way. It explores the multitude of ways restorative justice can and is being used to respond to a variety of societal challenges. This includes the juvenile and adult criminal justice context, as well as areas as diverse as environmental protection, sexual abuse and health. We will also examine how restorative justice is being used within institutions to respond to concerns about harassment, bullying and sexual abuse. The course will also introduce students to relevant methodological tools for assessing the impact of restorative justice based approaches.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of key terms, concepts and ideas in the area of restorative justice;
- Analyse, debate and critically evaluate different restorative justice approaches and their value in a range of contexts (justice, institutional reform, environmental disasters etc;
- Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of adopting an evidence-based approach to the study of restorative justice and be familiar with the methodological tools necessary to develop an evidence base in this area
- Apply a restorative justice theory to a range of real life situations
- Adapt restorative justice practices for a range of real life situations
Indicative Assessment
- Development of a role play exercise (20) [LO 1,4,5]
- In class participation and discussion of a social issue/problem that you would like to consider restorative justice in relation (10) [LO 4,5]
- Research and writing plan and outline for major essay - 1000 words (nested 1) (20) [LO 1,2,3]
- Major essay - 4000 words (nested 2) (50) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
This course will require 30 contact hours and 130 hours workload in total.Inherent Requirements
Not applicable
Prescribed Texts
None
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 14
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
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| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
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Spring Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9256 | 01 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | In Person | N/A |
| 9288 | 01 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 23 Oct 2026 | 31 Dec 2026 | Online | N/A |