--Description taken from "Exploring Restorative Justice in Saskatchewan"--
This study explores the practice of restorative justice in community-based agencies across Saskatchewan, focusing on agencies funded by Saskatchewan Justice. Although there are numerous restorative agencies in Saskatchewan, there has been little research regarding restorative justice in the province. This study used institutional ethnography, a method developed by Canadian sociologist Dorothy Smith, to fill part of this gap. The research involved open-ended interviews with 15 justice workers and coordinators as well as five justice officials to explore the factors that influence the ability of justice workers and coordinators to work in a restorative way.
One of the major findings resulting from this research is that restorative agencies are vulnerable to practices such as the fragmented way in which funding is provided from multiple departments and government's focus on measurable outcomes. The reporting requirements that restorative agencies must fulfill in order to receive funding are particularly important in shaping their work. Other major findings include the need to balance community involvement with professional interventions, the importance of expanding restorative approaches to address non-criminal matters and community issues, and the need to involve victims and victims services programs in restorative approaches. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)
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