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restorative

[ri-stawr-uh-tiv, -stohr-] / rɪˈstɔr ə tɪv, -ˈstoʊr- /




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Restorative justice is a process in the criminal justice system which brings the victims of an injustice and the people responsible together in a bid to repair harm caused.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

Restorative Reproductive Medicine won’t make it any easier for them to have a baby, but it will make them feel worse about themselves — which was always the point.

From Salon • Aug. 8, 2025

Restorative justice teacher Dominique Street said that while a majority of students follow the rules, some have found ways around the them, such as breaking into the pouches and replacing their phones with cardboard cutouts.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2024

Restorative justice: Inside the education course for soccer’s banned fans.

From New York Times • May 2, 2024

Restorative justice, on the other hand, is more interested in relationships.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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