RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN POST-CONFLICT CONTEXTS: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF STATE–SOCIETY RELATIONS IN RWANDA AND SOUTH AFRICA

1. Introduction 2. Theoretical Framework 2.1. Definition of Restorative Justice 2.2. Historical Context in Post-conflict Societies 2.3. State–Society Relations Theory 3. Restorative Justice in Rwanda 3.1. Background of Rwandan Conflict 3.2. Implementation of Gacaca Courts 3.3. Community Involvement and Impact 3.4. Challenges and Criticisms 4. Restorative Justice in South Africa 4.1. Post-Apartheid Context 4.2. Truth and Reconciliation Commission 4.3. Role of Civil Society Organizations 4.4. Successes and Failures 5. Comparative Analysis 5.1. Similarities between Rwanda and South Africa 5.2. Differences in Approaches 5.3. Effectiveness in Reconciliation Processes 5.4. Lessons Learned for Future Applications 6. State–Society Relations in Rwanda 6.1. Government Approaches to Justice 6.2. Society's Role and Participation 6.3. Outcomes on National Stability 7. State–Society Relations in South Africa 7.1. Institutional Mechanisms for Justice 7.2. Engagement with Civil Society 7.3. Impact on Social Cohesion 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1. Summary of Findings 8.2. Recommendations for Policy Makers 8.3. Future Research Directions