"They were my anchor": Understanding and strengthening the mentor role at Restorative Justice Victoria

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dc.contributor.authorHannan, Tiffany
dc.contributor.supervisorLapper, Robert
dc.date.accessioned2024-09-04T20:40:00Z
dc.date.available2024-09-04T20:40:00Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.degree.departmentSchool of Public Administration
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts MA
dc.description.abstractRestorative Justice Victoria (RJV)'s mentor role supports and guides offenders and victims through the restorative justice (RJ) process. The role in this context is distinct from the traditional uses of the word "mentor", and differs from other RJ practitioner roles such as facilitator or mediator. Mentors are uncommon in RJ organisations yet are essential to RJV’s work and ensuring successful outcomes for clients, especially for complex cases and those involving violent harms. This research aimed to examine and deepen understanding of the unique mentor role at RJV, to strengthen its effectiveness, sustainability, and provide actionable recommendations for enhancing mentor recruitment, training, and support, with potential applications for broader RJ practice. Using an intrinsic case study methodology, semi-structured key informant interviews were conducted with mentors and one victim. A jurisdictional scan was conducted which included participation from RJ organisation in BC, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Key findings include a summary of mentor's past experiences, their strengths, skills and approaches, rewards and challenges, as well as impacts and value. Recommendations were provided to RJV to continue strengthening the role.
dc.description.scholarlevelGraduate
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1828/20367
dc.language.isoen
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Web
dc.subjectrestorative justice
dc.subjectmentor
dc.subjectRestorative Justice Victoria
dc.subjectcase study
dc.subjectcommunity development
dc.subjectoffender
dc.subjectvictim
dc.title"They were my anchor": Understanding and strengthening the mentor role at Restorative Justice Victoria
dc.typeproject

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