Restorative Justice Dialogue: An Essential Guide for Research and Practice
by Mark Umbreit, Ph.D. and Marilyn Peterson Armour, Ph.D.
As a society, we are in desperate need of a different approach to the problems created by crime and social injustices -an approach that engages those who are harmed, wrongdoers, and their affected communities in search of mutually beneficial solutions that promote repair, reconciliation and the rebuilding of relationships. Restorative justice answers that need. 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 • Humanistic Mediation • Victim-offender dialogue in crimes of severe violence • Dimensions of culture in restorative justice • Application to domestic violence, justice higher education, and incarceration
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