Full title in original language:
Restoring what? The practice, promise and perils of restorative justice in New Zealand
Education level:
University University (18+ years)Topic / subtopic:
Crime prevention and criminal justice Restorative justice Criminal justice systemTarget audience:
Students,
Teachers / Lecturers
Type of resource:
Publication / Article
Languages:
English
Region of relevance:
Global
Access:
open access
Individual authors:
Chris Marshall
Publication year:
2014
Copyright holder:
© Policy Quarterly
Contact name and address:
Policy Quarterly
Contact email:
igps@vuw.ac.nz
Key themes:
cpcj, criminal justice, justice, crime, restorative justice, new zealand
Links:
Short description:
In the opening pages of his recent book Crime, Punishment, and Restorative Justice, American author Ross London tells of what prompted him to embark on the journey of discovery that led to the writing of the book. After more than 25 years of professional involvement in the criminal justice system as an attorney, a public defender and a municipal judge, London found himself asking the question: ‘Is this the best we can do?’