Implementing Restorative Justice in Hate Crime Cases

05 10 PRACTICAL STEPS Manage power relations Do no [further] harm 01 03 07 09 02 04 06 08 10 Implementing Restorative Justice in Hate Crime Cases Restorative justice facilitates dialogue among victims and offenders to repair the harm caused Change perspective Prepare parties for dialogue meetings Set up referral mechanisms Assess risks Secure realistic agreements Ensure follow-up support Treat victims and offenders as equally important in the process Participation must be based on the victim’s free and informed consent Explain the process clearly to ensure realistic expectations Focus on the victims’ needs and facilitate meaningful engagement Monitor implementation of agreements and offer support Guide the process impatially and be aware of power imbalances A restorative justice process can be initiated at any time Assess individual risks and develop mitigation strategies Any agreements must be clear, consensual and time-bound Work with hate crime victim support providers to meet ongoing needs Factilitate the meeting Monitor and ensure compliance ODIHR’s STARS project strengthens comprehensive support for hate crime victims, with funding from the European Union and the governments of Bulgaria, Italy, and Poland. To learn more, visit: https://projects.osce.org/odihr/stars Scan to read ODIHR’s Guide on Implementing Restorative Justice for Hate Incidents and Hate Crimes