SRSG on violence against children: Annual report 2014, para. 94
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In contrast with the formal justice system and courtroom setting, which may become extremely intimidating for children, restorative justice programmes provide young people with an opportunity to express their views in a safe environment and surrounded by a supportive network, where they can communicate in their own words and in a non-threatening manner.
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Non-negotiated soft law
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Special Representative of the Secretary-General on violence against children