European Forum for Restorative Justice Karolien Mariën Executive Officer
Introduction Origin General Principles Structure Activities
Origin Formally established in 2000 Expressed need for more regular exchange and mutual help Small group of people → grant from the EC → creation of the Forum 8 and 9 December 2000: Launching event
General principles GENERAL AIM: Help establish and develop victim offender mediation and other restorative justice practices throughout Europe
General principles Objectives: Promote international exchange of information and mutual help; Promote the development of effective restorative justice policies, services and legislation; Explore and develop the theoretical basis of restorative justice; Stimulate research; Assist the development of principles, ethics, training and good practice; Promote networking between stakeholders
General Principles 4 Target groups: Restorative justice practitioners and services Policy makers Researchers Legal practitioners
Structure Membership organization Individuals: 197 Organizations: 40 Annual General Meeting Board Executive Committee Secretariat
Activities Information: – Website: – Newsletter – Newsflash – Conferences Networking
Activities Summer Schools 2009 Summer School “Towards critical restorative justice practices” Seminars Research projects
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