Restorative Justice
October 2016
Restorative Justice
A criminal justice system that focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large
Program Highlights:
- Learn about restorative justice as a criminal justice system that focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation with victims and the community at large: what it is and what it is not
- Current data and case study
- How restorative justice benefits judges, victims and offenders
Program Description:
Restorative justice laws have been on the books in Colorado for over a decade. Learn what they are, what restorative justice IS and IS NOT, and how restorative justice practices can serve you and your clients. Restorative Justice Council Members Judge Martin Gonzales, Assistant District Attorney Robert Miller (19th JD) and Public Defender Elizabeth Porter-Merrill (Appellate Courts CO) join Colorado’s Restorative Justice Coordinator, Deb Witzel to dispel myths and answer your questions.
Agenda:
2:30pm
Registration
3:00 - 3:05pm
Welcome and Introduction
3:05 - 3:15pm
Introduction to the Restorative Justice Council and Existing Laws
3:15 - 3:35pm
Explanation of What Restorative Justice is and is Not
3:35 - 4:00pm
How Restorative Justice Benefits Judges, Victims (District Attorney) and Offenders (Public Defender)
4:00 - 4:15pm
Current Data on Restorative Justice
4:15 - 4:30pm
Department of Corrections Cases
4:30 - 4:45pm
Case Study
4:45 - 5:00pm
Q&A Panel: Members of the Faculty
5:00pm
Adjourn
Location Information
CLECI Large Classroom
1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
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1900 Grant Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203
Registration Fees
| Non Member | $79.00 |
| CBA Member | $59.00 |
| DBA Member | $59.00 |
| CBA Criminal Law Section Member | $49.00 |
| New Lawyer Edge Partner | $0.00 |
| CLEACCESSPASS--CLE ELITE Pass Holder | $0.00 |
- General Credits: 2.00
- Ethics Credits: 0.00
- EDI Credits:
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