Applying Restorative Justice in University Human Rights Center

This paper argues that university human rights centers should actively introduce and apply 'restorative justice' to handle human rights-related issues. Unlike other institutions, universities encompass diverse members and significant social responsibilities. In cases of human rights violations, focusing solely on retributive justice processes is inadequate. Therefore, university human rights centers should adopt restorative justice principles. The paper explores the implementation of restorative justice in addressing school violence and examines its potential application in university human rights contexts through literature review. Furthermore, it identifies the necessary enhancements for university human rights centers to effectively adopt restorative justice. This includes national-level training for human rights experts within these centers and increased involvement of higher-ranking organizations to facilitate networking among university human rights centers. Additionally, promoting human rights education within universities is crucial for the advancement of this approach.