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Restorative Justice

"The Ministry of Justice, in collaboration with the Bethlehem Moravian College in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, will host a restorative and community justice conference on Wednesday (February 2), specifically targeting young offenders."

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Association Of Mediators To Be Formed In Westmoreland

"Plans are in progress to form an association of Mediators in Westmoreland to better co-ordinate the service being offered by the trained mediators within the parish."

Giving Justice To The People

"The programme -- which is being funded by the EU to the tune of J$34 million -- aims to advance democratic rights through the promotion of alternative dispute resolution, mainly mediation, arbitration, and restorative justice practices."

Ministry Seeks To Reduce Case Backlog Through Dispute Resolution

"Speaking at the 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), at the Foundation's headquarters in Kingston on Friday (December 11), he disclosed that, based on figures from the courts, the annual backlog of cases ...

Restorative Justice

"Four communities have been selected to be a part of the pilot for RJ Community Processes."

Labour Ministry To Strengthen Conciliation Machinery

"Speaking at a Labour Advisory Committee (LAC) meeting Wednesday at his ministry in Kingston, Charles said that the ministry needs to play a deeper mediatory role in resolving matters before they are sent to the IDT."

Tower Hill Added To Community Justice Tribunal Pilot Project

"Tower Hill in St. Andrew has been added to the list of communities to benefit from a pilot project for the development of Community Justice Tribunals, as the Government moves forward with the implementation of the restorative justice policy."

Government Committed To Community Justice Tribunals/Restorative Justice

"Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Senator Dorothy Lightbourne, has re-emphasised the Government's commitment to the establishment of Community Justice Tribunals."

2009 Is National Year of Dispute Resolution

"This year has been proclaimed 'National Year of Dispute Resolution'."

Dispute Resolution Foundation To Celebrate 15-Year Anniversary

"Several activities have been planned to mark the Dispute Resolution Foundation's (DRF) 15th anniversary this year, which has also been proclaimed National Year for Dispute Resolution."