Which year marked the founding of the restorative justice and dispute resolution branch?

Which year marked the founding of the restorative justice and dispute resolution branch?

• A. 1996
• B. 1990
• C. 2001
• D. 2007

Answer: (A)

Restorative justice and dispute resolution within corrections embodies a move toward repairing harm and solving conflicts through dialogue rather than punishment alone. The official founding of this branch occurred in 1996, marking the moment when an organizational unit was established to coordinate restorative practices, mediation, and dispute resolution across the system. This timing reflects the mid-1990s shift in Canadian corrections toward accountability, reconciliation, and collaborative problem-solving. The later years represent subsequent growth or reorganization rather than the initial establishment.

Restorative justice and dispute resolution within corrections embodies a move toward repairing harm and solving conflicts through dialogue rather than punishment alone. The official founding of this branch occurred in 1996, marking the moment when an organizational unit was established to coordinate restorative practices, mediation, and dispute resolution across the system. This timing reflects the mid-1990s shift in Canadian corrections toward accountability, reconciliation, and collaborative problem-solving. The later years represent subsequent growth or reorganization rather than the initial establishment.