Restorative Justice Dialogue: An Essential Guide for Research and Practice - Brossura

Umbreit, Mark S.; Armour, Marilyn Peterson, Ph.D.

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ISBN 10: 0826122582 ISBN 13: 9780826122582

Casa editrice: Springer Pub Co, 2010

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Although Restorative Justice Dialogue is not a long text, it is an impressive achievement. Each chapter is rich in content, as Umbreit and Armour blend theory, practice, empirical research, and case studies to discuss a range of topics from specific models of restorative justice to the role of facilitators in restorative justice dialogue.

--PsycCRITIQUES

Restorative Justice Dialogue presents a thorough and comprehensive explanation and assessment of the current state of restorative justice in the world.

--Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics

[A]n evidence-based description of the history, practices, and future of restorative dialogue that is informed by the values and principles of law, social work, and spirituality. This is an impressive achievement.

--Daniel W. Van Ness Prison Fellowship International, Washington, DC

I know of no other book that provides such a complete review of the various and emerging restorative practices and the phenomenal growth of this movement worldwide.

--David Karp, PhD Skidmore College

The combination of two outstanding and widely recognized restorative justice researchers, practitioners, and authors has produced a text that is destined to be a major resource.

--Katherine Van Wormer, PhD University of Northern Iowa

This book provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding restorative justice and its application worldwide to numerous social issues. Backed by reviews of empirical research and case examples, the authors describe the core restorative justice practices, including victim-offender mediation, family group conferencing, and peacemaking circles, as well as cultural considerations, emerging variations in a wide variety of settings, and the crucial role of the facilitator. Together, authors Umbreit and Armour bring the latest empirical research and clinical wisdom to those invested in the research and practice of restorative justice.

Key topics:

• Spiritual components of restorative justice
  
• Victim-offender mediation
  
• Family group conferencing
  
• Peacemaking circles
  
• Victim-offender dialogue in crimes of severe violence
  
• Dimensions of culture in restorative justice
  
• Humanistic mediation
  
• Application to domestic violence, higher education, and incarceration
  

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Restorative Justice Dialogue is an important addition to the literature on this 30-year-old movement. Umbreit and Armour provide an evidence-based description of the history, practices and future of restorative dialogue that is informed by the values and principles of both social work and spirituality. This is an impressive achievement. Daniel W. Van Ness Prison Fellowship International, Washington DC Restorative justice provides an innovative way of promoting justice and healing among victims, offenders, families, and communities. Originally intended as a means to transform our juvenile and criminal justice systems, restorative justice practices have now been utilized worldwide in a variety of settings including schools, family courts, workplaces, faith communities, and zones of deeply entrenched political or civil conflict. This book focuses on the most widely utilized and empirically grounded applications of restorative justice: victim-offender mediation, family group conferencing, and peacemaking circles. For each, the authors include a thorough description of the process, including case examples, followed by a review of the available empirical research. The crucial role of the facilitator in restorative justice practices is highlighted and clarified. Mark Umbreit, founding Director of the Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking, is a pioneer in the restorative justice movement and internationally renowned for his work among communities plagued by hate crimes, intolerance, and violence. Marilyn Peterson Armour is an expert in restorative justice and working with families of homicide victims. Together they bring the latest empirical research and clinical wisdom to those interested in the research and practice of restorative justice.

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• Editore: Springer Pub Co
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0826122582
• ISBN 13: 9780826122582
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 339