The restorative justice ritual / Lindsey Pointer.

Author/creator Pointer, Lindsey
Format Electronic
Publication InfoMilton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2021.
Descriptionpages cm
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Subjects

Contents The nature and function of ritual -- The criminal trial as ritual -- The transformative function of the restorative justice ritual -- The normative function of the restorative justice ritual -- The proleptic function of the restorative justice ritual.
Abstract "Restorative justice is an innovative approach to responding to crime and conflict that shifts the focus away from laws and punishment to instead consider the harm caused and what is needed to repair that harm and make things right. Interest in restorative justice is rapidly expanding, with new applications continuously emerging around the world. The restorative philosophy and conference process have shown great promise in providing a justice response that heals individuals and strengthens community. Still, a few key questions remain unanswered. First, how is the personal and relational transformation apparent in the restorative justice process achieved? What can be done to safeguard and enhance that effectiveness? Second, can restorative justice satisfy the wider public's need for a reaffirmation of communal norms following a crime, particularly in comparison to the criminal trial? And finally, given its primary focus on making amends at an interpersonal level, does restorative justice routinely fail to address larger, structural injustices?"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
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LCCN 2020037633
ISBN9780367560782 (hardback)
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