November 2005 Edition
Stories include: Restorative Justice in Nova Scotia;Two Recent Conferences in Latin America;Book Review: Governing Paradoxes of Restorative Justice;Video Review: Restorative Justice: For Victims, Communities and Offenders;Website of the Month: Restorative Justice in Scotland
Restorative Justice in Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Restorative Justice (NSRJ) programme started in 1999 with the objective of making restorative justice as the normal response to crime in that Province. Don Clairmont, director of the Atlantic Institute and programme evaluator, provides this overview of the project and its accomplishments.
Two Recent Conferences in Latin America
The growing interest in restorative justice in Latin America has resulted in two recent conferences on the subject. These conferences provide a glimpse at the strength of the restorative justice movement in that region.
Book Review: Governing Paradoxes of Restorative Justice
Martin Wright reviews this book exploring issues such as the power dynamics between restorative justice and the systems that fund and regulate it, whether victims are empowered or disempowered in their recovery by participating in restorative processes, whether broader social conditions are addressed adequately, and whether the community can serve the purposes given in restorative justice theory.
Video Review: Restorative Justice: For Victims, Communities and Offenders
Restorative Justice: For Victims, Communities and Offenders provides a 25 minute presentation on restorative justice, its key programs, and how it addresses problems found in the criminal justice system.
Website of the Month: Restorative Justice in Scotland
Restorative Justice Scotland aims to provide up-to-date information about the implementation of restorative justice in that country. Maintained by the Scottish Restorative Justice Consultancy and Training Service, the site includes a wide range of information on practice and policy.
