Justice That Restores: How Reparations Must Be Made
by Botman, Russel
June 4, 2015
Source: (1997) Track Two 6(3&4). Botman explores the relationship between justice and reconciliation. He makes clear that the two terms are not synonymous. He asserts that reconciliation replaces the culture of revenge not justice. He sees the problems with the TRC granting amnesty in...
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How Do We Teach Kids That Crime Doesn’t Pay, So They “Get It”?
by Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, Thomas J.
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) VORP News 18 (March): 1-2. In this article, three stories illustrate different problems or conflicts. One problem occurs between a mother and her son, and the other two occur in school settings (one is between elementary school students, and another is between a high school...
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“Honor and shame: Local peace-making through community conferences.”
by Scheff, Thomas J.
June 4, 2015
Source: (1997) This paper is a modification of: Scheff, T. Crime, shame, and community: Mediation against violence. Wellness Lecture Series, 1996, Volume VI. UC-Wellness Foundation Distinguished Lecture Series. Photocopied. War and other forms of conflict involve emotions that are often...
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“He hinatore ke te ao Maori- A glimpse into the Maori world: Maori perspectives on justice. “
by New Zealand Ministry of Justice.
June 4, 2015
Source: (2001) Wellington, New Zealand: Ministry of Justice. Maori people are disproportionately involved in the criminal justice system in New Zealand. At the same time, Maori terms are increasingly used in New Zealand statutes. In view of all of this, the New Zealand Ministry of Justice set...
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Having Their Say-The Role of Victims in Diversionary Conferencing.
by Knight, Jeff
June 4, 2015
Source: (1999) Paper presented at the Restoration for Victims of Crime Conference. Australian Institute of Criminology and Victims Referral and Assistance Service. Melbourne The author, a Senior Constable on the Diversionary Conferencing Team of the Australian Federal Police, discusses...
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Guide for Implementing the Comprehensive Strategy for Serious, Violent, and Chronic Juvenile Offenders.
by Howell, James C
June 4, 2015
Source: (1995) Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. The detailed strategy rests on five principles: (1) strengthen the family in its responsibility to instill moral values; (2) support core social...
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“Guidelines for Victim Sensitive Victim Offender Mediation – “Restorative Justice Through Dialogue’ (Draft).â€?
by Umbreit, Mark S
June 4, 2015
Source: (1997) Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. This monograph presents specific criteria and recommendations to enhance the overall quality of victim offender mediation programs and promote far more victim sensitive practice in the field. The material...
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Guide for Implementing the Balanced and Restorative Justice Model
by Bazemore, Gordon
June 4, 2015
Source: (1998) Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. This 88-page report is the result of 5 years of joint development, training, and technical assistance efforts by Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ)...
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“Guide to Community-Based Alternatives for Low-Risk Juvenile Offenders.”
by Larkin, Gayle
June 4, 2015
Source: (1999) Koch Crime Institute. With a grant from the State Justice Institute, the Koch Crime Institute launched a two-year research project to identify juvenile justice diversion programs. The final product of this effort is a manual outlining twenty diversion programs such as teen...
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“Growing Interest in Innovative Prison Management System”
by Parker, Lynette
June 4, 2015
Source: (2001) Restorative Justice Online. November 2001 Edition. Prison Fellowship affiliates in several countries are operating unique programs that make dramatic changes in prison management. These changes are based on a methodology developed by the Brazilian Association for Protection and...
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The gospel of peace and the violence of God
by Holland, Scott
June 4, 2015
Source: (2001) Paper presented at the Theology and Culture: Peacemaking in a Globalized World conference. Bienenberg Theological Seminary, Switzerland, 25-29 June. With conflict between Christians and Muslims in Nigeria as background, Holland reflects on religion, peace, and violence. The...
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Girrawaa Creative Work Center: Bathurst cultural program
by Selfe, Joanne
June 4, 2015
Source: (2000) Paper presented at The Second International Conference on Conferencing and Circles: Restorative Practice in Action. Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 10-12 August 2000. In a correctional environment, work can provide an opportunity for rehabilitation. The Girrawaa Creative Work Centre...
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“Group Conferencing: Restorative Justice in Practice.‿
by Roberts, Ann Warner
June 4, 2015
Source: (1999) St. Paul, Minnesota: Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking, University of Minnesota. Because of the size of the study, it is broken into four online files: Part 1: http://2ssw.che.umn.edu/rjp/Resources/Documents/B%20Rob&Mas98a%20Part%201.PDF Part 2:...
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Fundamental Concepts of Restorative Justice.
by 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...
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“Fact Sheet: The Impact of Restorative Justice – ‘What We Are Learning from Research.’ â€?
by Umbreit, Mark S
June 4, 2015
Source: (1997) St. Paul, Minnesota: Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking, University of Minnesota. This two-page fact sheet introduces the theory and practice of restorative justice. It also provides certain basic statistics about results of victim-offender mediation, family group...
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