Outline the Main Premises of Restorative Justice

question 52

Essay

Outline the main premises of restorative justice. Discuss the challenges of this model and how these challenges may be overcome.

Justify policy advocacy from an ethical standpoint.

Appreciate the necessity of social workers' involvement in policy practice and understand the strategic approaches involved.

Understand the four basic skills essential for policy advocacy.

Identify the goals of policy advocates in addressing social problems.

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Definitions:

Interactional Justice

An aspect of organizational justice that focuses on the quality of interpersonal treatment individuals receive during the execution of fair or unfair actions.

Dukes V. Wal-Mart

A landmark legal case involving allegations of gender discrimination in employment practices at Walmart, the largest retailer in the United States.

Class Action Lawsuit

A legal proceeding that allows one or more plaintiffs to file and litigate a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group, or "class," of individuals.

EEOC

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination in the United States.