Restorative Circles -- A Reentry Planning Process for Hawaii Inmates

Federal Probation, Volume 70, Number 1, pp. 33-37, June 2006

17 Pages Posted: 12 Sep 2012

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Lorenn Walker

Hawai'i Friends of Restorative Justice & University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

Ted Sakai

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Kat Brady

affiliation not provided to SSRN

Date Written: 2006

Abstract

A Restorative Circle is an approximately three-hour group planning process for individual inmates, their families and prison staff. The Circle results in a written transition plan for the inmate preparing to leave prison. The plan details his needs, which include the need for reconciliation with his loved ones, any non-related victims not present at the Circle, and the inmate himself.1 Reconciliation is whatever the group determines is needed to repair the harm. It can be as simple as “staying clean and sober” and “forgiving myself.”

Suggested Citation

Walker, Lorenn and Sakai, Ted and Brady, Kat, Restorative Circles -- A Reentry Planning Process for Hawaii Inmates (2006). Federal Probation, Volume 70, Number 1, pp. 33-37, June 2006, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2137960

Lorenn Walker (Contact Author)

Hawai'i Friends of Restorative Justice & University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa ( email )

P.O. Box 489
Waialua, HI 96791
United States
808 218 3712 (Phone)

HOME PAGE: http://www.lorennwalker.com

Ted Sakai

affiliation not provided to SSRN ( email )

Kat Brady

affiliation not provided to SSRN ( email )

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