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]
Author(s): David O'Mahony, Jonathan Doak
Publisher: Hart Publishing
Year: 2017
Preface
Contents
Abbreviations
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
References
Index
