Recent Changes to Restorative Justice Online    

 

 

Conferences

Mediation UK 

Victim-Offender Mediation Skills

December 11-12, 2003

Probation 2004

January 28-30, 2004

Queen Elizabeth II Conference Center

London, UK

 

Mediation UK

Southern Conference

February 18, 2004 

Building a Global Alliance for Restorative Practices and Family Empowerment: Part Two

August 5-7, 2004

Vancouver Canada

 

 

Chapel

Christian Care for the Victim

Christopher Marshall discusses the Church's place in caring for victims and the pitfalls that hinders the Church in this work.

 

Grounding Justice in Reality: Theological Reflections on Overcoming Violence in the Criminal Justice System

Christopher Marshall discussing reasons Christians should embrace restorative justice.

 

Prison, Prisoners, and the Bible

Christopher Marshall discusses the use of prison seen and scripture to draw lessons for Christians in working in prisons today.

 

Biblical Perspectives on Prison

August Konkel explores the usage of prison in the Bible and how the modern use of incarceration is far different.

 

Biblical Understanding of Justice and Mercy

August Konkel examines the themes of 'justice' and 'mercy'

 

Full-Text Documents

Konkel, August 2003  Biblical Understanding of Justice and Mercy Workshop paper given at PFI Convocation 2003 in Toronto Canada. 

Konkel, August 2003  Biblical Perspective on Prison Workshop paper given at PFI Convocation 2003 in Toronto Canada. 

Kuzelewski, Dariusz 2003  Victim-offender mediation: an institution of the postindustrial society Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology. Helsinki, 27-30 August.  

Marshall, Christopher D. 2002  Grounding Justice in Reality: Theological Reflections on Overcoming Violence in the Criminal Justice System In J. Roberts (ed.), Overcoming Violence in New Zealand (Wellington: Philip Garside Publishers, 2002), 81-95. Restorative Justice Online. Downloaded 6 November 2003.  

Marshall, Christopher D. 2002  Prison, Prisoners, and the Bible A Paper Delivered to 'Breaking Down the Walls Conference' Tukua Nga Here Kia Marama Ai Matamata, 14-16 June, 2002. Restorative Justice online. Downloaded 6 November 2003.  

Marshall, Christopher D. 2003  Christian Care for the Victim Stimulus 11/3 (2003), 11-15. Restorative Justice Online. Downloaded 6 November 2003.

 

Features Added

Restorative Justice Theory and Practice: Mind the Gap!

Trends in the Pilot

The UK Government's Restorative Justice Strategy

Book Review: Juvenile Justice Systems: An International Comparison of Problems and Solutions

Restorative Justice and Public Policy: A Web Bibliography

Website of the Month: CR Info: The Conflict Resolution Information Source.

 

Abstracts Added 

Alvarez, Gladys Stella. (n.d.). Los métodos alternativos de solución de conflictos en los procesos judiciales: experiencias Argentinas. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Alvarez, Gladys Stella. (n.d.). La mediación en el panorama Latinoamericano. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Anderson, A M. (2003). Restorative Justice, the African Philosophy of Ubuntu and the Diversion of Criminal Prosecution. Pretoria, South Africa: University of South Africa School of Law.  

Arrigo, Bruce A And Williams, Christopher. (2003). Victim Vices, Victim Voices, and Impact Statements: On the Place of Emotion and the Role of Restorative Justice in Capital Sentencing. Crime and Delinquency. 49(4): 603-626. 

Blair, Tony. 1999. Message from the Primer Minister. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 9. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

Boersma, Hans. 2001. Atonement, violence and the restoration of hope. Paper presented at the Seminars in Christian Scholarship spring conference, held at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 24-26 May. Langley, BC: Trinity Western University. 

Bowen, Helen. 2002. Recent restorative justice developments in New Zealand/Aotearoa. Paper presented at the International Bar Association Conference, held in Durban, South Africa, 23 October. 

Braithwaite, John. 1998. Education, truth, reconciliation: Comment on Scheff. Revista Juridica Universidad de Puerto Rico 67: 609. 

Bright, Jon. 1999. Social inclusion, neighbourhood renewal and crime. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 61ff. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership.  

Britto Ruiz, Diana And Ordonez Valverde, Jorge. (2003). Restorative Justice a Road to Peace. Conference proceedings -Transforming Unjust Structures: Capabilities and Justice 26-27 June, von Hugel Institute St. Edmund's College Cambridge. downloaded 23 October 2003. 

Bryant, Malcolm. 1999. Community safety, criminal justice and millennium fever. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 34ff. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

Burr, Richard. 2003. Litigating with victim impact testimony: The serendipity that has come from Payne v. Tennessee. Cornell Law Review 88 (2): 517-530.  

Caram, María Elena. (n.d.). El espacio de la mediacion penal. Revista la Trama. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Cavadino, Paul, Bobby Cummines, Charles Pollard, and Martin Narey. 2002. Prison – it’s hurting but is it working?  RSA transmission in association with The Economist. Chaired by Adam Raphael. Edited transcript of the event. RSA Lectures. London: The Royal Society for the Encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.  

Centro de Conciliacion Miguel Angel Zuñiga. (n.d.). Estudio de factibilidad del Centro de Conciliación de la Facultad de Derecho, Ciencias Políticas y Sociales. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003.  

Chew, David. (n.d.) Crime and punishment – a juvenile justice perspective. A Singapore paper. Singapore: The Subordinate Courts of Singapore, eJustice. 

Correctional Service of Canada. 2001. Circles of support and accountability: Evaluation report (2001). Ottawa: Correctional Service of Canada. 

Crawford, Adam. 1999. Victim/offender mediation and reparation in comparative European legal cultures: England and France. Leeds, UK: University of Leeds, Department of Law.  

Curi, Sara And Gianella, Carolina. (2002). Mediación y violencia familiar en el contexto judicial. Artículo publicado Revista La Ley Gran Cuyo, Año 7, Nº 3, Mendoza, junio 2002: Doctrina, pp 305. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003.  

Daly, Kathleen And Curtis-Fawley, Sarah And Bouhours, Brigitte. (2003). Sexual Offence cases finalised in court, by conference, and by formal caution in South Australian for young offenders, 1995-2001, Final Report.. School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Griffith University Brisbane, Queensland Australia. Downloaded 24 October 2003.  

Dapena, José And Martín, Jaime. (1998). La Mediación Penal Juvenil en Cataluña, España LA MEDIACIÓN PENAL La Mediación Penal Juvenil en Cataluña, España. Barcelona: Dirección General de Medidas Penales Alternativas y de Justicia Juvenil.  

Department of Education, Youth, and Family Services. 2002. Standards of practice for the provision of family group conferences in the Australian Capital Territory. Draft. Greenway, Australian Capital Territory: Department of Education, Youth, and Family Services.  

Essex Social Services. (n.d.) The Essex Family Group Conference Service. A guide for: foster carers, residential workers, education professionals, health professionals, and those interested in knowing more. Chelmsford, UK: Essex County Council Social Services.  

Faulkner, David. 1999. Crime, citizenship and public service. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 25ff. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership.  

Fellini, Zulita And Verde, Claudia. (n.d.). La Mediación-Reparación en Alemania. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003.  

Gálvez, Norma. (n.d.). Acuerdos y desacuerdos en torno a la conciliación en Colombia. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003.  

Gabor, Tom. 2001. Lessons learned 2001. Ottawa: Department of Justice Canada, Research and Statistics Division.

Graef, Roger. 1999. What does it take to change public policy? In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 49ff. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

Hamber, Brandon. (2000). Repairing the Irreparable: Dealing with the double-binds of making reparations for crimes of the past. Ethnicity and Health, 5(3/4), pp.215-226. www.brandonhamber.com. Downloaded 20 October 2003. 

Hamber, Brandon. (1997). "Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hide": Problems of violence prevention and reconciliation in South Africa's transition to democracy. In Bornman, E., van Eeden, R., & Wentzel, M. (eds), Violence in South Africa: A variety of perspectives, pp. 349-369, Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council. Centre for Study of Violence and Reconciliation. Downloaded 11 November 2003. 

Hamber, Brandon And Mosikare, Ntombi And Friedman, Maggie And Maepa, Traggy. (2000). Speaking Out: The role of the Khulumani Victim Support Group in dealing with the past in South Africa. Paper presented at Psychosocial programmes after war and dictatorship Conference, Frankfurt, Germany, 17 to 21 June 2000. www.brandonhamber.com. Downloaded 20 October 2003. 

Hamber, Brandon And Nageng, Dineo And O'Malley, Gabriel. (2000). Telling it like it is." Survivors’ perceptions of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Psychology in Society, 26, pp.18-42. www.brandonhamber.com. Downloaded 20 October 2003. 

Hamber, Brandon And Simpson,Graeme And Mofokeng, Tlhoki. (1997). Evaluating the Role and Function of Civil Society in a Changing South Africa: The Truth and Reconciliation Commission as a Case Study. The Centre for the Study of Violence & Reconciliation, Johannesburg, South Africa. Occasional Paper. Downloaded 20 October 2003. 

Hoffman, Gene Knudsen. 1997. On preventing future holocausts. A talk given at the Karpeles Museum, Santa Barbara, California. Santa Barbara, CA: The Institute for Cooperative Communication Skills. 

Humphrey, Michael. (2003). From Victim to Victimhood: Truth Commissions and Trials as Rituals of Political Transition and Individual Healing. Australian Journal of Anthropology. 14(2): 171-187. 

Hurd, Lord. 1999. Speech by Rt Hon Lord Hurd of Westwell, CH, CBE to the Thames Valley Partnership fifth birthday celebration, November 1998. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 10ff. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

Hyndman, Mary, and Lyn Johnson. 2002. Doing restorative justice in the setting of a dispute resolution centre. Paper presented at the 6^th National Mediation Conference – “Pathways towards Dispute Management” – held in Canberra, 18-20 September. Sydney, Australia: LEADR. 

Ierley, Alice And Ivker, Carin. (2002). Restoring School Communities ~ Restorative Justice in Schools Program: Spring 2002 Report Card .. Boulder, CO: School Mediation Center. Downloaded 11 November 2003. 

Jáuregui, Maggie. (n.d.). Centro de Conciliacion Escolar. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Johnson, James Turner. 2001. Can force be used justly? Questions of retributive and restorative justice. Paper presented at the 2001 Kuyper Lecture, held at Gordon College, Wenham, MA, 1 November. New Brunswick, New Jersey: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.  

Johnson, Kenneth D. 2001. Enemies, foes, and retributive and restorative justice in the domestic and international contexts. In response to James Turner Johnson’s lecture: Can force be used justly? Questions of retributive and restorative justice. Paper presented at the 2001 Kuyper Lecture, held at Gordon College, Wenham, MA, 1 November. Dorchester, MA: Azusa Christian Community and the Ella J. Baker House.  

Johnston, James. 2003. Youth justice – is it working? LawTalk 599 (17 March), 15-16.  

Johnstone, Gerry. (2003). Restorative Justice Reader: Texts, Sources, Context. Devon, UK and Portland OR: Willan Publishing.  

Justice Options for Women. 2002. Dialogue on restorative justice and women who are victims of violence. A discussion paper in preparation for the Restorative Justice and Violence Against Women Workshop, 15 January. Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada: Justice Options for Women.  

Kayser, Undine. 2000. Creating a space for encounter and remembrance: The healing of memories process. Johannesburg, South Africa: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation; Cape Town, South Africa: The Institute for Healing of Memories.  

Konkel, August. (2003). Biblical Perspective on Prison. Workshop paper given at PFI Convocation 2003 in Toronto Canada.  

Konkel, August. (2003). Biblical Understanding of Justice and Mercy. Workshop paper given at PFI Convocation 2003 in Toronto Canada.  

Kuzelewski, Dariusz. (2003). Victim-offender mediation: an institution of the postindustrial society. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology. Helsinki, 27-30 August.  

Lahti, Raimo. 2001. Is a rational and humane criminal policy possible? The experience of a small Scandinavian country, Finland. Paper presented at the 15^th International Conference of the International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law: Politics, Crime and Criminal Justice. Held in Canberra, Australia, 26-30 August. Vancouver, British Columbia: International Society for the Reform of Criminal Law.  

Landsman, Miriam J And Thompson, Kathy And Barber, Gail. (2003). Using Mediation to Achieve Permanency for Children and Families. Families in Contemporary Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services. 24(2): 229-239.  

Lawi, Yusufu Q. 2003. Justice administration outside the ordinary courts of law in mainland Tanzania: The case of ward tribunals in Babati District. African Studies Quarterly 1 (2). 

Lipchitz, Lolya. (n.d.) Restorative justice in school settings. Grinnell, IA: Iowa Peace Institute.

Lombard, K. 2003. Revisiting reconciliation: The people’s view. Research report of the Reconciliation Barometer Exploratory Survey, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation. Rondebosch: Institute for Justice and Reconciliation 

Lu, Catherine. 2002. Human wrongs and the tragedy of victimhood. Ethics & International Affairs 16 (2): 109-116. 

Martínez Zampa, Daniel. (n.d.). Situación actual de la mediación en general y la mediación educativa en particular en la provincia del Chaco-Argentina. I Congreso Nacional y regional sobre Arbitraje y Mediación. Acceso a Justicia, Seguridad Jurídica y Alianzas estratégicas en el escenario de integración regional. Workshop Mediación judicial y extrajudicial. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Mazerolle, Lorraine And Marchetti, Elena And Lindsay, Andrew. (2003). Policing the Plight of Indigenous Australians: Past Conflicts and Present Challenges. Police and Society. April (7): 77-104. 

Menkin, Elizabeth S. 1998. Life after death. Online Journal of Peace and Conflict Resolution 1.2. 

Meyerstein, Ariel. (2003). On the Advantage and Disadvantage of Truth Commissions for Life: Dreaming an Israeli-Palestinian Truth Commission. Jounral of Church and State. 45(3): 457-483. 

Mirsky, Laura. (2003). Hampshire County, U.K.: A Place of Innovation for Family Group Conferencing. Restorative Practices E-Forum. November 4. International Institute of Restorative Practices. Downloaded 11 November 2003. 

Mirsky, Laura. 2003. Restorative practices and policing. An interview with Paul Schnell. Restorative Practices E-Forum, 15 April. Bethlehem, PA: International Institute for Restorative Practices. 

Morris-Adams, Richard. 1999. Foreword. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 7ff. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

Murithi, Timothy. 2002. Rebuilding social trust in northern Uganda. Peace Review 14 (3): 291-295. 

Nagy, Rosemary. 2001. Reconciliation and the public/private distinction: The role of victims and beneficiaries in South Africa’s TRC. Paper prepared for delivery at the 2001 annual meeting of the American Political Science Association, held in San Francisco, 30 August – 2 September. 

Ormachea Choque, Iván. (n.d.). Un Leviatán llamado Conciliación Extrajudicial: a propósito de la implementación del sistema conciliatorio creado por la Ley 26872. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Ormachea Choque, Iván. (n.d.). Conciliación extrajudicial: razones para retornar al sistema facultativo. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Ormachea Choque, Iván. (1999). Violencia familiar y conciliación. PUBLICADO en DERECHO, Revista de la Facultad de Derecho de la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú. Lima, Nº 52, Diciembre de 1998 – Abril de 1999.Págs. 75-106. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Ormachea Choque, Iván. (n.d.). El Modelo Conciliatorio en el CPC Peruano: ¿Conciliación o Coerciliación?. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Payback. (n.d.) Lessons from abroad. In Rough guide to sentencing. London: Payback. 

Peters, Melanie. (n.d.) Traditional justice on trial. Rule of law. Durban, South Africa: University of Natal, Centre for Socio-Legal Studies. 

Pfeifer, Jeffrey, and Kim Skakun. 2002. Regina Auto Theft Strategy: Process evaluation. Regina: University of Regina, Canadian Institute for Peace, Justice and Security. 

Pillay, Navanethem. 2002. A delicate balance: Justice and reconciliation. Welcome address at the African Dialogue II conference – Promoting justice and reconciliation in Africa: Challenges for human rights and development; held at the Arusha International Conference Centre, 24-26 May. 

Pollard, Charles. 1999. Scenarios for the future. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 78ff. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

Porter, Thomas W., Jr. 1999. The spirit and the law. Fordham Urban Law Journal 26 (April): 1155. 

Powell-Willingham, April, and John Capitman. 2000. Coexistence and the discourses of sustainable development, human rights and conflict resolution: Towards the development of a course. Waltham, MA: Brandeis University, Heller School, Institute for Sustainable Development. 

Prado, Geraldo. (n.d.). Justicia Penal Consensual. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Projusticia. (n.d.). Proyecto: centros de mediación de la función judicial. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Raikes, Sue. 1999. Eye on the vision – feet on the ground. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 14ff. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

Risolía, Matilde. (n.d.). El caso de mediación en materia penal. Revista la Trama. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Sánchez Cardozo, Livia. (n.d.). La mediación comunitaria en Paraguay. I Congreso Nacional y regional sobre Arbitraje y Mediación. Acceso a Justicia, Seguridad Jurídica y Alianzas estratégicas en el escenario de integración regional. Workshop Mediación judicial y extrajudicial. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Saunders, Jo. 1999. Social justice and social responsibility. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 43. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

Seng, Eric Tin Keng. 2001. The four justice models: organised creativity in judicial administration. Winner paper of the 1999 Justice Achievement Award honourable mention. Singapore: The Subordinate Courts of Singapore, eJustice. 

Seymour, Anne. (2001). Victim's Role in Offender Re-entry. Lexington, KY: American Probation and Parole Assoc. Downloaded 22 October 2003.

 Sherley, Geoff. 1999. Community partnerships – a crucial role for business. In Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future, Thames Valley Partnership, 54ff. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

Stanhope, Jon. 2002. The ACT’s support for mediation: Legislation, competency standards and approaches to conferencing and restorative justice. Paper presented at the 6^th National Mediation Conference – “Pathways towards Dispute Management” – held in Canberra, 18-20 September. Sydney, Australia: LEADR. 

Stewart, Wendy And Huntley, Audrey And Blaney, Fay. (2001). The Implications of Restorative Justice For Aboriginal Women and Children Survivors of Violence: A Comparative Overview of Five Communities In British Columbia. Prepared for the Aboriginal Women’s Action Network In Their Aboriginal Women, Violence and the Law Participatory Action Research Project. Law Commission Of Canada. Downloaded 11 November 2003. 

Thames Valley Partnership. 1999. Community safety, citizenship and social inclusion: A vision for the future. Chilton, Buckinghamshire, UK: Thames Valley Partnership. 

United States Institute of Peace. 2003. Can faith-based NGOs advance interfaith reconciliation? The case of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Special report 103. Washington, DC: United States Institute of Peace. 

Vado Grajales, Luis Octavio. (2002). Concepto e historia de la conciliación. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Vado Grajales, Luis Octavio. (n.d.). Medios alternativos de resolución de conflictos: Mecanismos para acercar la justicia a la sociedad. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Valenzuela, Ana María. (n.d.). Proyecto resolucion pacifica de conflictos y mediación escolar: Estudio cualitativo-exploratorio: Diagnóstico convivencia escolar en centros educacionales de Cerro Navia. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Valenzuela, Ana María. (n.d.). Proyecto resolucion pacifica de conflictos y mediación escolar: Resumen Ejecutivo: Diagnóstico convivencia escolar en centros educacionales de Cerro Navia. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003. 

Van Ness, Daniel W. 2001. Force and restorative justice. In response to James Turner Johnson’s lecture: Can force be used justly? Questions of retributive and restorative justice. Paper presented at the 2001 Kuyper Lecture, held at Gordon College, Wenham, MA, 1 November. Dorchester, MA: Azusa Christian Community and the Ella J. Baker House. 

Van Wormer, Katherine. (2003). Restorative Justice: A Model for Social Work Practice with Families. Families in Society: The Journal of Contemporary Human Services. 84(3): 441-448. 

Vargas Viancos, Juan E. (n.d.). La reforma a la justicia criminal en Chile: el cambio del rol estatal. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003.  

Vargas Viancos, Juan E. (n.d.). Problemas de los Sistemas Alternos de Resolución de Conflictos como alternativa de política pública en el sector judicial. Centro de Estudios de Justicia de Las Americas. MARC. Downloaded 31 Octubre 2003.

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