Handbook on Restorative justice programmes

particularly important as the
professional training of senior
criminal justice managers often
does not include exposure to the
theory and practice of 
restorative justice. 
Funding for restorative justice
programmes may be provided by a
number of sources, including the
central government, local
government, and charities.

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programmes and should receive particular attention. It should be recog-
nized that justice personnel will be taking some risks in order to support a
new restorative justice initiative and may not all be amenable to assuming
those risks. 
Finally, it is also important for persons involved in developing and imple-
menting restorative justice programmes, be they from within or outside
the justice system, to build networks of support in the community, the pri-
vate sector, among NGOs, the churches and other civil society organiza-
tions, as well as in the justice system. This will assist in ensuring the
long-term viability and sustainability of the new programmes.