Evaluating the application of restorative justice at the mangaung One-Stop Child Justice Centre

Abstract

This article is based on qualitative research in the form of a case study of the Mangaung One-Stop Child Justice Centre in Bloemfontein. This study reflects primarily on the tasks of the probation staff in the context of the practice model utilised by the Centre from a restorative justice perspective. The main tasks of the probation staff in promoting restorative justice and diversion services rendered to children in conflict with the law are discussed, followed by an evaluation of the general restorativeness of diversion programmes. Lastly, some of the most pressing challenges experienced at the Centre are identified and some recommendations are made.