First Nations Justice Initiatives in Canada

... As it pertains to elder mistreatment specifi cally, RJ is a mechanism for bringing together the elder, abuser(s), caregiver(s), and other family and community members of both victim and perpetrator to look for a positive approach and long-term solution for all involved without involving the courts ( Elliott, 2011 ;Ellis, 2009 ;National Institute of Justice, 2007 ;Umbreit, 1989 ;van Ness, 1990 ). Th ere is usually a written plan that the parties agree to and that outlines what the consequences will be if the plan is not followed. Th is is a preferred approach when the EA or neglect was perpetrated by a family member whom the elder does not want to see prosecuted and sent to jail, hence making him or her reluctant to take action should there be future violations. ...