How widespread is the interest in restorative justice? What other jurisdictions have adopted restorative practices?
• The initial conceptualization of restorative justice began in the late 1970s, largely in North America. The oldest practice of restorative justice, victim-offender mediation, had its roots in the Kitchener-Waterloo area during this time. • By 1990 a NATO-supported conference was held to examine growing interest in restorative justice. • 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. • The United Nations Working Group on Restorative Justice is currently examining restorative processes, and is preparing a draft resolution for presentation at some point in the year 2000.
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