Oral language competence and restorative justice processes: Refining preparation and the measurement of conference outcomes.
by Hayes, Hennessey
June 4, 2015
Source: (2013) Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice. no. 463. Restorative justice conferencing for young offenders is a legislated response to youth offending, which has been in place in all Australian states and territories for nearly two decades. Restorative justice conferences...
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Implications of court versus conference: The relationship between perceptions of procedural justice and shame management.
by Scheuerman, Heather L.
June 4, 2015
Source: (2013) Criminal Justice Policy Review. Published online before print November 8, 2013, doi: 10.1177/0887403413509104. Courts and conferences emphasize varying elements of procedural justice to ensure that outcomes are fair and invoke moral regret or shame among offenders. How...
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The practice of reintegrative shaming in mental health court.
by Dollar, Cindy Brooks
June 4, 2015
Source: (2013) Criminal Justice Policy Review. Published online before print November 8, 2013, doi: 10.1177/0887403413507275. Scholars and practitioners have renewed their interest in recognizing and designing restorative justice programs. Although these programs often provide successful...
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Reaching the invisible victim: Men’s fraternity as restorative justice.
by Keena, Linda
June 4, 2015
Source: (2011) International Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 1(17):1-10. This qualitative study was conducted to examine The Quest for Authentic Manhood: Men’s Fraternity through a restorative justice lens and to evaluate the program‟s effectiveness at meeting the needs...
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Integrating indigenous justice into alternative dispute resolution practices: A case study of the aboriginal care circle pilot program in Nowra.
by Ciftci, Sarah
June 4, 2015
Source: (2012) Australian Indigenous Law Review. 16(2):81-98. The paper considers the Aboriginal Care Circle Pilot Program (‘Care Circle pilot’) in Nowra as an alternative, ‘culturally appropriate’ step within the court process for deciding Aboriginal child protection...
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Justicia restaurativa: Nacimiento de una era.
by Barros Leal, César
June 4, 2015
Source: (2012) Revista Digital de la Reforma Penal. 1(1):35-61. El texto muestra, desde una perspectiva de derecho comparado, la dimensión e importancia de la Justicia Restaurativa, que se ha revelado como una propuesta innovadora y representa un cambio de mentalidad, de paradigmas, en la...
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Creating a non-violent juvenile justice system.
by Geary, Patrick
June 4, 2015
Source: (2013) The International NGO Council on Violence Against Children. Juvenile justice should be neither punitive nor retributive, but rather emphasise prevention as a first priority. If children have already come into conflict with the law, however, rights-based measures should be taken...
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Community justice concept paper: A project of the Cook County Juvenile Justice Taskforce.
by Cook County Juvenile Justice Taskforce
June 4, 2015
Source: (2012) Cook County Juvenile Justice Task Force. This paper presents a vision for community-based, trauma-informed, restorative solutions to youth crime and conflict in Cook County. It was written for young Chicagoans across the county who deserve a better system, as well as their...
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Rates of recidivism among offenders referred to Forum Sentencing.
by Poynton, Suzanne
June 4, 2015
Source: (2013) NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. Crime and Justice Bulletin. Number 172. Aim: To determine whether the NSW Forum Sentencing program is more effective than the conventional sentencing process in reducing recidivism. Method: Offenders referred to Forum Sentencing in...
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Heart of hope: A guide for using peacemaking circles to develop emotional literacy, promote healing and build healthy relationships.
by Boyes-Watson, Carolyn
June 4, 2015
Source: (2010) Boston, MA: Center for Restorative Justice, Suffolk University. This resource guide is designed for practitioners who work with youth, young adults, and their families within social services, violence/pregnancy prevention, education, and positive youth development programs. It...
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Developing successful diversionary schemes for youth from remote Aboriginal communities.
by Senior, Kate
June 4, 2015
Source: (2012) Criminaology Research Grants. This report explores the experiences and aspirations of youth in Wadeye, a remote Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory which has become synonymous with the deviant behaviours of its young people. The research was undertaken over a three...
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Whose voice counts? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in child protection decision-making.
by Burton, John William
June 4, 2015
Source: (2013) North Fitzroy, Victoria: SNAICC. This paper explores participation primarily through the lens of cultural advice and support services that have been developed to involve independent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled organisations in child protection...
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The Choice is Yours: Early implementation of a diversion program for felony offenders.
by McClanahan, Wendy S.
June 4, 2015
Source: (2013) Washington, DC: Urban Institute Justice Policy Center. This report presents an initial review of TCY from its implementation in early 2012 through June 2013, based on site visits conducted in May and November, 2012, as well as information extracted from the baseline surveys and...
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The ‘Long Grass’ of agreements: Promise, theory and practice.
by Rooney, Eilish
June 4, 2015
Source: (2012) International Criminal Law Review. 12(3):519-548. Peace agreements have their honeymoon periods launched by a photo shoot marking the outbreak of ‘peace’. The work of converting the promise and hard-won compromises of a transition into reality is fraught with...
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Criminal justice reform in a transitional context: Restorative youth conferencing in Northern Ireland.
by O'Mahony, David
June 4, 2015
Source: (2012) International Criminal Law Review. 12(3):549-572. This article examines the incorporation of restorative principles and practices within reforms of Northern Ireland’s youth justice system, adopted following the peace process. It considers whether restorative justice...
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