An introduction and exposure to the principles of restorative justice and its application to the treatment of human suffering from crime and related social problems. Explore needs and roles for key stakeholders (victims, offenders, communities, justice systems), values and assumptions of the movement, and current programs at community, state and international levels. Only one of the following may be counted: Law 179M, 279M, 379M, 479M, 579M, 679M (Topic: Restorative Justice), Law 383Q and Social Work 393U (Topic 18). Three lecture hours a week for one semester.