What was your perception of Restorative Justice

After watching the video clips and reading the lecture and text, discuss your thoughts and understanding of Restorative Justice. What was your perception of Restorative Justice before this week? What did you learn this week that was new to you? Be sure to discuss concepts from the assigned reading. How do you think these principles might use in your field of study?

Identify the definition of politics from a nomos perspective.

Identify the definition of politics from a nomos perspective. Then explain an example of nomos-oriented politics by reference to a modern or historical example.

Identify and discuss the differences between judicial independence and judicial impartiality

Identify and discuss the differences between judicial independence and judicial impartiality. Which one is more important, and why?

To what extent are laypersons (i.e., not legally trained) used in the court systems of our model countries?

To what extent are laypersons (i.e., not legally trained) used in the court systems of our model countries? Which system uses them most? Least?  Discuss the role of apology in the criminal process. Is this mainly a Japanese phenomenon?

Identify and discuss one characteristic of the Chinese court system

Identify and discuss one characteristic of the Chinese court system that makes it unique in comparison to other non-Socialist countries. Could this characteristic be implemented in the US? Why or why not?

Identify and discuss where international tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda acquire their legitimacy

Identify and discuss where international tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda acquire their legitimacy. Also discuss the legitimacy of the international criminal court.

Identify and discuss where international tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda acquire their legitimacy

Identify and discuss where international tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda acquire their legitimacy. Also discuss the legitimacy of the international criminal court.

What is the difference between standard and special conditions of probation? 

What is the difference between standard and special conditions of probation?  List five standard conditions of probation

Discuss why racial and ethnic minorities tend to have less confidence in the police than Whites.

Discuss why racial and ethnic minorities tend to have less confidence in the police than Whites.

Explain the rationale behind racial profiling

Explain the rationale behind racial profiling. Your answer should explain the strengths and weaknesses of the prevailing arguments for and against racial profiling.