| Resolution Number: | 2000-B003 |
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| Title: | Endorse the Study of Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Substituted |
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Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church endorse the exploration and study of restorative justice for our nation's criminal justice system; and be it further
Resolved, That the office of the Bishop for the Armed Services, Healthcare and Prison Ministries report back to the 74th General Convention the results of the study.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 492. |
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Legislative History
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B003)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church embrace the concept of restorative justice for our nation's criminal justice system; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention issue a call to the wider Christian community and other interfaith and nonprofit organizations to join it in urging that our nation's policies embrace restorative justice; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention affirm that in a just and fair system of social order, one where both forgiveness and mercy are balanced with accountability and restitution, reflects for us the Baptismal Covenant to seek and serve Christ in all persons, and strive for justice and peace among all people, and respect the dignity of every human being.
Committee Substitute:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd General Convention of the Episcopal Church endorse the exploration and study of restorative justice for our nation's criminal justice system; and be it further
Resolved, That the office of the Bishop for the Armed Services, Healthcare and Prison Ministries report back to the 74th General Convention the results of the study.
Motion carried
Substitute resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #40)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #8 on HB Message #40 on Resolution B003 (Restorative Justice) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #103)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.
| Abstract: | The 73rd General Convention endorses a study of restorative justice for our nation's criminal justice system. |
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