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The idea of reparation

Sharpe, Susan
June 4, 2015

Source: (2007) in, Gerry Johnstone and Daniel W. Van Ness, eds., Handbook of Restorative Justice. Cullompton, Devon: Willan Publishing. pp. 24-40

“This chapter begins with a look at basic ways of redressing injustice and then at the nature of reparaton — forms it can take, what it can accomplish and optimal conditions for achieving those results. From there, the chapter turns to a discussion of several key issues related to reparation in restorative justice.” (excerpt)

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