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Critical Issues in Restorative Justice

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ISBN-10: 1881798518

ISBN-13: 9781881798514

Edition: 2004

Authors: Howard Zehr, Barb Toews

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Leading writers on restorative justice address the key issues facing the movement. It is essential reading for restorative justice practitioners or anybody studying the subject.
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Book details

List price: $32.50
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publishers
Publication date: 7/30/2004
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 436
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.50" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English

Principles and concepts
Introduction
How, and in what terms, should restorative justice be conceived?
How large should the restorative justice "tent" be?
By whom, and by what processes, is restorative justice defined, and what bias might this introduce?
Has restorative justice appropriately responded to retribution theory and impulses?
Stakeholder issues
Introduction
Will restorative justice live up to its promise to victims?
Is restorative justice possible without a parallel system for victims?
What is the relationship between victim service organizations and restorative justice?
Is restorative justice imposing its agenda on victims?
Have offender needs and perspectives been adequately incorporated into restorative justice?
What is the appropriate relationship between restorative justice and treatment?
What is the place of shame in restorative justice?
What is the place of punishment and imprisonment in restorative justice?
What is the role of community in restorative justice theory and practice?
What are the dangers as well as the promises of community involvement?
Government and systems
Introduction
What is the role of the state in restorative justice programs?
How does restorative justice address human rights and due process issues?
What are the implications of the growing state involvement in restorative justice?
What happens when restorative justice is encouraged, enabled and/or guided by legislation?
Practice and practitioner issues
Introduction
Is restorative justice tied to specific models of practice?
How does the "who, what, where and how" affect the practice of restorative justice?
How does restorative justice ensure good practice?
Are we - practitioners, advocates - practicing what we preach?
What is the role of professionals in restorative justice?
Is restorative justice taking too few, or too many risks?
How do culture, class and gender affect the practice of restorative justice? (part 1)
How do culture, class and gender affect the practice of restorative justice? (part 2)
Indigenous and religious traditions
Introduction
What are the implications of restorative justice's use of indigenous traditions?
What is the state's role in indigenous justice processes?
What is the appropriate role of spirituality in restorative justice?
Social justice
Introduction
Does restorative justice challenge systemic injustices?
What are the implications of restorative justice for society and our lives?
Critical issues in restorative justice