Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2018

Journal Title

Journal of Sexual Aggression

Volume Number

25

Issue Number

1

First Page

49

Last Page

59

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2018.1507488

Version

Pre-print: the initial article submitted to the journal for consideration (prior to peer review)

Keywords

restorative justice, sexual harm, higher education

Disciplines

Higher Education | Social and Behavioral Sciences

Abstract

Restorative justice is an approach to incidents of harm involving a high level of support and accountability for people who cause harm. To date, there is no federal regulation nor commonly applied standard of care for re-entry to campus by a student who has been found responsible for sexual misconduct. Restorative justice re-entry circles represent a promising approach to the reintegration of students, taking into account the needs of the individual survivor, the student who violated policy, and the safety concerns of the campus community. Using a case study, this article outlines an example of a re-entry circle and discusses the lessons learned with regard to concerns about the student’s mental health status, issues of race and racism on campus, and the role of a trauma-informed approach to circle practice in incidents involving a complex interplay of mental health, social status, and race on campus.

Notes

This is an original manuscript of an article published by Taylor & Francis in the Journal of Sexual Aggression in 2018, available at: https://doi.org/10.1080/13552600.2018.1507488

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