Restoring Justice: An Introduction to Restorative Justice

by Daniel W. Van Ness, Van Ness, Karen Heetderks Strong

Book by Van Ness, Daniel W., Van Ness, Strong, Karen Heetderks

Genres: Cultural, Nonfiction

225 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Kathrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative, definitive, and authored by major leaders of the movement. A great concept that is nearly impossible to implement in any way other than a grassroots accessory in post-release non-profit outreach services. The current criminal justice system is just too large, too ensconced in tradition and fundamental to too large a protected class of professionals that, short of a Congressional overhaul (yeah, right) this remains an unrealized pipedream. Why is it we must wait for the world to crumble before we can build it back up? The prison pipeline is rusted and tainting the water, but until it blows, we let it be.

[VJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thought-provoking and paradigm-shifting look into what justice really ought to be — to heal wrongs and set things to right. A bit too dense for me, but an essential reference on restorative justice. Recommended for those looking to apply these in current criminal justice practices.

[Jlemerson27 · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really appreciated the background and historical information as well as the possibilities for the future.