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In 2002, the United Nations Economic and Social Council endorsed Basic Principles on the Use of Restorative Justice Programmes in Criminal Matters. In paragraph 12, the Basic Principles urge governments to create guidelines and standards for the use of restorative justice programmes. Two countries, Canada and New Zealand, have started this process.
For more information visit the Restorative Justice Online Website at http://www.restorativejustice.org/rj3/Feature/2003/August/guidelines.htm.