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Fundamental Concepts of Restorative Justice.

Zehr, Howard
June 4, 2015

Source: (1997) Akron, Pennsylvania: Mennonite Central Committee.

The authors summarize key points in restorative justice theory and practice: crime is a violation of people and relationships; violations create obligations and liabilities; and restorative justice seeks to heal the wrongs.

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