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
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: 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
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