Restorative Justice Under The Administration Of Criminal Justice Act, 2015: ‘Community Service’ As A Viable Tool - TheNigeriaLawyer

Restorative Justice Under The Administration Of Criminal Justice Act, 2015: ‘Community Service’ As A Viable Tool - TheNigeriaLawyer

By Amb. Hameed Ajibola Jimoh, Esq. ACArb. (Chartered Arbitrator), MTI Accredited Mediator, CGArb. (Global Peace and Conflict Resolution and Management Expert), FIGPCM, LPC, PC-WCM, FIMC, CMC, CMS and Notary Public for Nigeria A visit and or appearance to a number of courts (both inferior and superior) in Nigeria or for instance, in the Federal Capital Territory-Abuja, would reveal the inadequate application of restorative justice in those courts…

Restorative justice helps offenders take accountability

The Carlton County Restorative Justice Program is still going strong since its inception about 15 years ago. They help youth recognize what they did wrong, how it harmed someone else and how to take accountability, as well as make amends.