ADR Restorative Justice Practices 2

Question 1

In a restorative justice circle, who is primarily responsible for setting the agenda?

Accepted Answer

All participants collaboratively

Answer

Restorative circles are participant-driven, with all stakeholders collaboratively shaping the agenda to ensure every voice is heard.

Question 2

What distinguishes a 'community conference' from a traditional restorative circle in restorative justice?

Accepted Answer

Community conferences include broader community members beyond the immediate parties

Answer

Community conferences expand participation to include community members affected by or invested in the harm, beyond just the primary parties.

Question 3

Which of the following best describes 'narrative reframing' as used in restorative justice facilitation?

Accepted Answer

Helping participants retell their experience in ways that open dialogue

Answer

Narrative reframing assists participants in expressing their experience in ways that promote understanding and reduce defensiveness.

Question 4

Under the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Restorative Justice Programmes in Criminal Matters, participation by the offender must be:

Accepted Answer

Voluntary and not used as evidence of guilt

Answer

The UN Basic Principles require that offender participation be voluntary and that statements made cannot be used as admissions of guilt in subsequent proceedings.

Question 5

A victim declines to participate in a restorative justice process. The practitioner should:

Accepted Answer

Offer alternative ways for the victim's perspective to be represented if desired

Answer

Practitioners should respect victim autonomy while offering options such as written impact statements or a victim advocate speaking on their behalf.

(ADR) Alternative Dispute Resolution Certification Practice Test

(ADR) Alternative Dispute Resolution Certification Practice Test

ADR Restorative Justice Practices 2