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The
Institute of Conflict Resolution /ICR/ - Sofia is an association of lawyers,
researchers and university professors. The ICR was founded in 2000 to help
establish new forms of conflict resolution as a legitimate part of the
Bulgarian legal system. It follows a number of objectives, including:
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protection of human rights,
in particular rights of the child, crime victims, refugees, migrants and other vulnerable groups;
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monitoring on legislation
and administrative and judicial practices related to human rights protection;
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promotion of Mediation,
Restorative Justice and
Restorative Practices;
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establishment of new models of juvenile and child-friendly justice;
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strengthening of civil
society and counteraction
to crime and all forms of violence;
- promotion of European integration and solidarity;
- the
exploration of creative conflict resolution methods;
- the promotion of action for change;
- the practice of new skills and techniques like mediation,
negotiation and other non-violent methods;
- the stimulation of dialogue among practitioners, policy-makers
and researchers about innovative methods of conflict resolution, promotion
of the development of effective restorative justice policies, services and
legislation in Bulgaria.
ICR
does research on new forms of conflict resolution; disseminates information
about restorative justice among all interested groups; supports public
education aimed at increasing awareness about issues for victims, offenders
and the community; promotes exchange of ideas and mutual help.
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