Critical Issues in Restorative Justice

by Zehr, Howard

• ISBN13: 9781881798514
• ISBN10: 1881798518
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-06-01
• Publisher: Criminal Justice Pr

Summary

In a mere quarter-century, restorative justice has grown from a few scattered experimental projects into a worldwide social movement, as well as an indentifiable field of practice and study. Moving beyond its origins in the criminal justice arena, restorative justice is now being applied in schools, homes, and the workplace. The 31 chapters in this book confront the key threats to the 'soul' of this emerging international movement. The contributing authors are long-term advocates and practitioners of restorative justice from North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Table of Contents

Principles and concepts
Introduction	p. 1
How, and in what terms, should restorative justice be conceived?	p. 5
How large should the restorative justice "tent" be?	p. 17
By whom, and by what processes, is restorative justice defined, and what bias might this introduce?	p. 33
Has restorative justice appropriately responded to retribution theory and impulses?	p. 47
Stakeholder issues
Introduction	p. 61
Will restorative justice live up to its promise to victims?	p. 65
Is restorative justice possible without a parallel system for victims?	p. 75
What is the relationship between victim service organizations and restorative justice?	p. 85
Is restorative justice imposing its agenda on victims?	p. 95
Have offender needs and perspectives been adequately incorporated into restorative justice?	p. 107
What is the appropriate relationship between restorative justice and treatment?	p. 119
What is the place of shame in restorative justice?	p. 133
What is the place of punishment and imprisonment in restorative justice?	p. 143
What is the role of community in restorative justice theory and practice?	p. 155
What are the dangers as well as the promises of community involvement?	p. 173
Government and systems
Introduction	p. 185
What is the role of the state in restorative justice programs?	p. 189
How does restorative justice address human rights and due process issues?	p. 203
What are the implications of the growing state involvement in restorative justice?	p. 215
What happens when restorative justice is encouraged, enabled and/or guided by legislation?	p. 227
Practice and practitioner issues
Introduction	p. 239
Is restorative justice tied to specific models of practice?	p. 241
How does the "who, what, where and how" affect the practice of restorative justice?	p. 253
How does restorative justice ensure good practice?	p. 265
Are we - practitioners, advocates - practicing what we preach?	p. 273
What is the role of professionals in restorative justice?	p. 289
Is restorative justice taking too few, or too many risks?	p. 299
How do culture, class and gender affect the practice of restorative justice? (part 1)	p. 311
How do culture, class and gender affect the practice of restorative justice? (part 2)	p. 325
Indigenous and religious traditions
Introduction	p. 337
What are the implications of restorative justice's use of indigenous traditions?	p. 341
What is the state's role in indigenous justice processes?	p. 351
What is the appropriate role of spirituality in restorative justice?	p. 361
Social justice
Introduction	p. 375
Does restorative justice challenge systemic injustices?	p. 377
What are the implications of restorative justice for society and our lives?	p. 387
Critical issues in restorative justice	p. 405
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