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Local Governance Justice

Local Governance and Community Justice refers to the systems and processes through which local authorities and community members collaboratively manage resources, resolve conflicts, and uphold social order, emphasizing participatory decision-making and restorative practices to enhance community well-being. This concept integrates ecological and social dimensions, recognizing the interdependence of human communities and their environments in fostering sustainable development and justice.

intermediate
3 hours
Political Science
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Local governance plays a crucial role in shaping the lives of community members by allowing them to participate in decision-making processes that affect their daily lives. It encompasses various functions, including public service delivery, policy-making, and community engagement. Understanding loca...

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Key Terms

Local Governance
The administration of public policies at a local level.

Example: City councils are a form of local governance.

Community Justice
A justice approach focusing on the needs of the community and the victims.

Example: Community service as a form of punishment.

Conflict Resolution
Methods and processes aimed at resolving disputes.

Example: Mediation sessions between neighbors.

Public Policy
The principles on which social laws are based.

Example: Zoning laws that affect local development.

Restorative Justice
A system of criminal justice that focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders through reconciliation.

Example: Victim-offender dialogues.

Mediation
A process where a neutral third party helps resolve a dispute.

Example: Mediators in family disputes.

Related Topics

Public Administration
The implementation of government policy and the management of public programs.
intermediate
Social Movements
Collective efforts by groups to promote or resist change in society.
intermediate
Conflict Management
Strategies and processes for resolving disputes and conflicts.
advanced

Key Concepts

Community EngagementConflict ResolutionPublic PolicySocial Justice