Examples Of Restorative Justice

Restorative justice is something that can be applied to every aspect of life and not just the justice system. This process focuses on restoring broken relationships and healing the wounds caused by crime, or any other obstacles that life brings, by involving all parties involved in the situation (Van Ness & Strong, 2010). When all parties are involved in this process, it allows for individuals to see the full effect of the situation they are in and who all it may be impacting. This also allows for the members of the group to serve as an additional source of support for the individual or individuals. Restorative processes would be very beneficial when used in a counseling setting, especially counseling settings that focus primarily on relationships. Battlefield Ministries is a perfect example of a counseling center that does work in the area of relationships, …show more content…
The team is made up of 14 people, which consists of 11 counselors, one office manager, one office assistant, and one intern. Everyone on the team may have a different job, but everyone has the same goal in mind. The team’s goal is to serve as a support system for fellow Christians who may be going through a trial in their life. Marriage and family counseling does not just have to be broken relationships within the family. It can be anything that could possibly impact the functioning of a family. For example, a teenager dealing with depression may seem like a individual issue on the surface level, but behind that teenager stands a set of parents who are worried about their child. For every husband or wife dealing with anxiety, PTSD, depression, or any other type of mental disorder, there is a loving spouse who is directly impacted by the strain the disorder may have on the individual. Almost anything that someone may be seeking counsel for could have an impact on the overall functioning of the