Catholic Restorative Justice Documents

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The Popes and The U.S. Bishops
– “God is in everyone’s life. Even if the life of a person has been a disaster, even if it is destroyed by vices, drugs or anything else—God is in this person’s life.? Pope Francis, Nov. 15, 2019.

– “A Catholic approach begins with the recognition that the dignity of the human person applies to both victim and offender.? US Bishops’ Nov. 15, 2000 Pastoral Letter: “Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice.?

WHAT THE CHURCH TEACHES:

Catholic Restorative Justice Documents and Other Resources

The U.S. Bishops:

  • USCCB Pastoral Letter
    “A Catholic approach begins with the recognition that the dignity of the human person applies to both victim and offender.” US Bishops’ Nov. 15, 2000 Pastoral Letter: “Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice.”
  • USCCB Restorative Justice Resources:
    – Criminal Justice and Restorative Justice
  • Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching:
    – Life and Dignity of the Human Person


California Catholic Conference:

– Restorative Justice
– Catholic Restorative Justice Network for Formation & Leadership Development

Vatican:

– Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Catholic Church