Empathetic Repair after Mass Trauma: When Vengeance is Arrested.
by Gobodo-Madikizela, Pumla
June 4, 2015
Source: (2008) European Journal of Social Theory. 11(3):331-350. This article explores the phenomenon of empathy and examines its manifestation in the context of encounters between victims/survivors of gross human rights violations and perpetrators who are perceived by victims/survivors as...
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The Real World of Restorative Justice Ministry.
by Umfreville, Dave
June 4, 2015
Source: (2007) Williamsville, NY: PAstor Dave’s Prison Ministry. 2 nd edition. This book will look at several facets of restorative justice ministry in the correctional environment. I have come to the conclusion, now after 25 years in prison, jail and juvenile ministry, the need is to...
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Waging War, Making Peace: Reparations and Human Rights.
by Johnston, Barbara Rose
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) Walnut Creek, CA: Left Coast Press. Genocide. Torture. Slavery. Loss of culture and livelihood. Is peace really an illusive ideal? This book tackles the question of how to “repair” these crimes against humanity. Case studies from around the world offer insight into...
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Apology: The Importance and Power of Saying “I’m Sorry.”
by Simpson, Sheila Quinn
June 4, 2015
Source: (2006) Gaylord, Michigan: Balcony Publications. By definition, apology is a written or spoken admission of error, discourtesy, or regret. Apology is not a feeling. It is an action — a meaningful extension of yourself to another. Apology takes responsibility. By withholding or...
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Youth Justice in Practice: Making a Difference.
by Whyte, Bill
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) Social Work in Practice Series. Bristol, UK: The Policy Press. This book examines youth justice in a UK and international context, while drawing on the author’s experience in Scotland to highlight the challenges facing all jurisdictions in balancing welfare and justice. It...
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Restorative Justice Developments in Romania and Great Britain: Sociological-Juridical Enquires and Applied Studies of Social Work.
by Balahur, Doina
June 4, 2015
Source: (2007) Romania: Editura Universitatii Alexandru Ioan Cuza. This book provides contributions from the research and academic world on the movement and development of restorative justice within the reform of the juvenile justice systems of Romania and Great Britain. The authors present...
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From the Inside: The Meaning of Probation to Probationers.
by Applegate, Brandon K
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) Criminal Justice Review. 34(1): 80-95. Beyond considerations of relative punitiveness, very little is known about how offenders understand the experience of serving a probation sentence. The current study surveyed offenders currently on probation to assess the extent to which...
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From tragedy to forgiveness, with a stop at San Quentin.
by Wolfe, Rayne
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) The Press Democrat. 19 April Patty O’Reilly has participated in two pilot programs, the Victim-Offender Dialogue Program through the State of California and Victim-Offender Education Group at San Quentin State Prison. It was through such programs, which facilitate...
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Determining WhatWorks for Girls in the Juvenile Justice System. A Summary of Evaluation Evidence.
by Zahn, Margaret
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) Crime & Delinquency. 55(2):266-293. Despite increasing attention on gender-specific programming for girls involved in the juvenile justice system, not much is known about the effectiveness of gender-specific programs. The authors review the evidence base for the...
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Gunshot took her son, but forgiveness finally came.
by Tevlin, Jon
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) Star Tribune/ 11 April. Minneapolis-St. Paul Minnesota. This news story highlights one woman’s journey to healing after the murder of her son. A restorative encounter with the young man responsible for the crime proved to be an integral part of this...
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Power, Authority and Restorative Practices
by Bailie, John
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) Restorative Practices E-Forum. 2 April “Power†can be defined as the ability to exert influence over one’s environment and play an active role in the decisions that affect one most. Healthy communities set external boundaries while fostering inner control and...
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Reducing Offending: A Critical Review of the International Research Evidence.
by Francis, Vivien
June 4, 2015
Source: (2008) NIO Research and Statistical Series:Report No. 18. Belfast: Statistics and Research Branch Criminal Justice Policy Division of the Northern Ireland Office. This meta-analysis of ‘what works’ research from around the world explores interventions in seven different...
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Singapore A comparative study of measures for children in conflict with the law in Goa and Singapore.
by Desai, Murli
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) International Social Work 52(3): 313–326. This article aims to compare the measures undertaken for children in conflict with the law in terms of strengths and gaps, similarities and differences, and the profile of children who enter the juvenile justice system in a...
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Female Delinquents and Restorative Justice.
by Verrecchia, P. J.
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) Women and Criminal Justice. 19(1):80-93. This article argues the case of restorative justice for its effective use among female delinquents and its ability to reduce the increased imprisonment rates of women in the United States.Some critics have cited that restorative justice...
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Why Help Offenders? Arguments for Rehabilitation as a Penal Strategy.
by Raynor, Peter.
June 4, 2015
Source: (2009) European Journal of Probation. 1(1):3-20. This article considers the variety of theoretical justifications, or moral arguments, which have been put forward to support approaches that can be broadly described as ‘rehabilitative’. The article takes an historical...
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