Beyond Punishment: Restorative Justice and Adult Offending

Date: 6 March 2013 Time: 6-8pm (registration and refreshments from 5.30pm) Venue: Common Room, Level 4, Sydney Law School, Building F10, Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney Cost: Free, registration essential Register online: http://sydney.edu.au/news/law/457.html?eventcategoryid=35&eventid=10004 or http://bit.ly/XlBKFz The introduction of restorative justice for adult offenders represents a compelling new direction in the criminal justice system. It offers a real and persuasive alternative to the adversarial system. This seminar will explore the value and challenges of restorative justice for adult offenders, victims and communities at different stages of the criminal justice system. John McDonald will give the key note address on 'Restorative Justice: Some Big Ideas'. The seminar will bring together a panel of experts to offer critical analysis of the emergence and impact of program developments for restorative justice practitioners and professionals. The Honourable Greg Smith, NSW Attorney General and Minister for Justice, will launch the new book Restorative Justice: Adults and Emerging Practice published by the Sydney Institute of Criminology, at this seminar, providing a timely opportunity to reflect on key issues and developments in restorative justice for adult offending. Program Book Launch: The Honourable Greg Smith, NSW Attorney General and Minister for Justice Keynote Address: 'Restorative Justice: Some Big Ideas', John McDonald, Managing Director, ProActive Resolutions Panel members: Kate Milner, Manager, Restorative Justice, Corrective Services NSW Dean Hart, State Manager, Forum Sentencing, NSW Department of Attorney General and Justice Professor Elena Marchetti, University of Wollongong Chair: Dr Jasmine Bruce, University of New South Wales The seminar will be of interest to restorative justice professionals - lawyers, police, magistrates, program managers, convenors and facilitators - policy-makers, academics and students. For information on the book please visit http://www.federationpress.com.au/bookstore/book.asp?isbn=9781742102894 or http://bit.ly/SfzRMR This event is the third event in the 2012-2013 Beyond Punishment seminar series sponsored by Corrective Services NSW. The event is hosted by the Institute of Criminology, Sydney Law School