Compare and Contrast Conferencing Schemes in Different Jurisdictions in Australia

Comment on:-
- The basis of each scheme and why it is set up in this manner,
- The philosophy and principles of each scheme,
- The roles of 'gatekeepers' in each scheme, and
- The cultural appropriateness of each scheme
Restorative justice has never been easily defined due to the variety of practices at the various stages of the criminal process. These include diversionary programs from court, programs run in conjunction with court decisions, victim and offender mediation at any stage. …