Government responses to ‘anti-social behaviour’have included,amongst others,two trends that employ shame in pursuit of crime prevention:”naming and shaming” of those subject to anti-social behaviour orders(ASBOs) on one hand and restorative justice on the other. This article considers how the Government has made use of each, the dynamics of each shaming process and the compatibility of these approaches. It argues that they are mutually exclusive ,and that restorative justice is prefered as a potentially more constructive shaming process.
Your donation helps Prison Fellowship International repair the harm caused by crime by emphasizing accountability, forgiveness, and making amends for prisoners and those affected by their actions. When victims, offenders, and community members meet to decide how to do that, the results are transformational.
Donate Now