People have the right to live in a safe and peaceful society.
Every person has intrinsic worth and the right to be treated with dignity, equity, fairness and compassion when involved with the criminal justice process. All people have the potential to become responsible citizens. Every person has the right and the responsibility to be informed about, and involved in, the criminal justice process. Justice is best served through measures that resolve conflicts, repair harm, and restore peaceful relations in society. Independent, autonomous non government organizations have a vital role in the criminal justice process.