Reimagining Restorative Justice: Agency and Accountability in the Criminal Process

ISBN-13: 9781849460569 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 272 str.

Jonathan Doak

Opis

Restorative justice theory has largely failed to keep pace with the rapid expansion of restorative practices worldwide - indeed, it is remarkable how much support RJ has when so few advocates can even define what it is. As such, this insightful and comprehensive new contribution from two of the top scholars on the frontlines of restorative justice research is hugely welcome.--Prof. Shadd Maruna, Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice, U. of Manchester ***Reimagining Restorative Justice is a reflective and balanced reconsideration of restorative justice. It deftly sweeps across the large literature on the subject, putting it in perspective, seeing anew through its wide-angle lens. Empowerment and accountability provide a fertile framework for this richly reimagined justice.--Prof. John Braithwaite, Australian National U. In recent years, restorative-based interventions have increasingly been viewed as a legitimate, and even superior, means of delivering criminal justice. This book proposes a new theoretical lens through which the theory and practice of restorative justice can be analyzed. Given the sheer pace of recent developments in the field, there has been a clear need to re-evaluate the utility of some of the prevailing benchmark theories, and to reimagine the shape and role of theory in guiding restorative justice provision within criminal justice. Subject: Criminology & Policing]

Spis treści

1. An Alternative Paradigm of Justice I. Introduction II. Trailblazing and Standard-Setting III. Bridging Theory and Practice IV. Structure and Argument of this Book 2. Restorative Justice Theory: Concepts, Processes and Outcomes I. Introduction II. Criminal Justice: A Paradigm in Crisis? III. Refining Restorative Justice Theory IV. Mainstreaming Restorative Justice within Criminal Justice: The Challenge Ahead V. Conclusions 3. Theorising Restorative Justice in Criminal Justice I. Introduction II. Empowerment Theory III. Conclusions 4. Victims and Offenders: Agency and Accountability in Practice I. Victims and Restorative Justice II. Offenders and Restorative Justice III. Conclusions 5. Restorative Practices at the Periphery of Criminal Justice I. Introduction II. Community-based Programmes III. Restorative Policing IV. Youth Offender Panels V. Schemes for Adult Offenders VI. Prison-based Restorative Programmes VII. Conclusions 6. Mediation and Restorative Justice in Continental Europe I. Introduction II. Background and Context III. Administration and Referral IV. Process and Agreement V. Evaluation VI. Developing Restorative Justice in Continental Europe VII. Conclusions 7. Mainstreamed Restorative Justice: Youth Conferencing I. Introduction II. The Process of Youth Conferencing III. Participation in Youth Conferencing IV. Satisfaction and Procedural Justice V. Agreement: Restoration and Apology VI. Conclusions 8. Restorative Justice and Recidivism I. Introduction II. Conclusions 9. Reimagining Restorative Justice: Towards Empowerment I. Introduction II. Agency and Accountability as Keys to Empowerment III. From Theory to Practice IV. Extending the Reach of Restorative Justice V. Challenges Ahead VI. Effecting Change