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Parker, Lynette (2001). Possibilities for Restorative Justice in Papua New Guinea. Restorative Justice Online. August 2002 Edition.

High crime rates and high levels of insecurity place effective crime control at the forefront of policy debates in Papua New Guinea. Much of the public outcry focuses on stronger law enforcement measures: increasing the training, equipment, and personnel for the police force. However, some initiatives draw from traditional approaches to resolving conflict.

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