A Study of Volunteers in Community- Based Restorative Justice Programs

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  • Karen A. Souza
  • Mandeep K. Dhami
چکیده

Les programmes de justice réparatrice (JR) axés sur la collectivité dépendent grandement des bénévoles pour accomplir différentes tâches, y compris animer les conférences de cas. Nous avons mené un sondage auprès de 76 bénévoles de 12 programmes de JR en Colombie-Britannique, au Canada, afin de : (1) définir les caractéristiques des bénévoles; (2) documenter leur participation a ` la JR; (3) mesurer les motivations qui les poussent a ` travailler bénévolement; (4) explorer les compétences qui, a ` leur avis, sont utiles; (5) documenter la formation qu'ils ont reue; et (6) déterminer les facteurs influant sur leur satisfaction quant aux rôles qu'ils jouent. L'e ´tude a e ´té guidée par un modèle conceptuel du processus de bénévolat en JR. Nous avons découvert que les bénévoles en JR sont surtout des femmes blanches d'un certain a ˆge. Les bénévoles sont principalement recrutés par le bouche a ` oreille et sont motivés par leur poursuite des idéaux associés a ` la JR. Même s'ils possèdent de nombreuses compétences et qualités, les bénévoles ont reçu une formation leur permettant d'offrir un e ´ventail de services. Enfin, les bénévoles sont en général satisfaits de leurs rôles dans les programmes de JR. Ces résultats ont des conséquences sur le recrutement des bénévoles, leur formation et le maintien de l'effectif. Community-based restorative justice (RJ) programs rely heavily on volunteers to perform a range of duties, including facilitating case conferences. We surveyed 76 volunteers from 12 RJ programs throughout British Columbia, Canada, in order to (1) identify the characteristics of volunteers, (2) document their involvement in RJ, (3) measure their motivations to volunteer, (4) explore the skills they perceive to be useful, (5) document the training they receive, and (6) determine the factors that influence satisfaction with their roles. This study was guided by a conceptual model of the RJ volunteer process. We found that RJ volunteers comprise primarily older Caucasian women. Volunteers were mostly recruited by word of mouth and were motivated by their commitment to RJ ideals. Although they brought a wealth of skills and qualifications, volunteers were trained in order to provide a range of services to programs. Finally, volunteers were generally satisfied with their roles in RJ programs. These findings have implications for volunteer recruitment, training, and retention. Community-based restorative justice programs have gained recognition over the past three decades as a viable response to crime and victimization. These programs rely on members …

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تاریخ انتشار 2008