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Alarid, Leanne Fiftal, and Montemayor D Carlos. “Implementing Restorative Justice in Police
Departments.” Alarid, Fiftal1 (AUTHOR) Leanne.Alarid@utsa.Edu , CarlosD, Oct.
2012, www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/15614263.2011.607654. This study focuses
on the integration of restorative justice techniques into police practices when responding
to calls involving individuals with mental illness and domestic violence situations.
Traditionally, victim roles are diminished in these situations, but research suggests that
restorative justice approaches can benefit both victims and communities. The authors
examine the use of restorative practices such as family group conferencing and
community reparation boards by police officers. They also identify organizational
challenges that hinder change and provide strategies for police departments to overcome
these barriers. By incorporating restorative justice into their responses, police
departments can enhance victim participation, promote accountability, and foster
community healing in cases involving mental illness and domestic violence.
Kayali, Liyana, and Mark A Walters. Responding to Hate Incidents on University Campuses:
Benefits And ..., 18 May 2020,
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10282580.2020.1762492. This article presents a
study that explores the perspectives of staff and students regarding the use of restorative
justice approaches to address hate crimes, hate incidents, and hate speech among students
on university campuses. The research is based on qualitative data collected over a oneyear period during the implementation of a restorative program called 'Restore Respect' at
two universities in the UK. The authors discuss examples of students' experiences with
prejudice and hate, and they identify the barriers to reporting associated with traditional
university responses. Additionally, the article examines the perceptions of staff and
students regarding the implementation of a restorative approach to address these
incidents. While the initial evaluation identifies some cultural and institutional barriers to
the establishment of the restorative program, the majority of staff and students view it as
an effective method to address hate-based conduct and offer more positive interventions
and outcomes. This study supports the essay on "The Transformative Power of
Restorative Justice: Fostering Rehabilitation, Empathy, and Community Healing" by
highlighting the potential of restorative justice to address hate and prejudice in university
settings. The findings demonstrate that a restorative approach provides a greater
opportunity for positive interventions and outcomes, fostering rehabilitation, empathy,
and community healing. It emphasizes the need to move beyond conventional
institutional responses and adopt restorative, needs-centered approaches to effectively
address student experiences of hate and prejudice, promoting transformative change and
social restoration.
Mainwaring, Chelsea J, et al. A Glimpse into the Role of Personal Values within the Restorative
..., Mar. 2019, www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10282580.2019.1576131. This
article examines the role of personal values in restorative justice processes and its
implications. The study investigates the motivations, benefits, and potential changes in
values for victims and offenders participating in restorative justice. Through a thematic
analysis of interviews with 12 restorative justice facilitators, the research highlights the
prominence of prosocial values as key motivators and facilitators of positive outcomes in
restorative justice. The findings support the notion that restorative justice fosters
rehabilitation, empathy, and community healing by emphasizing the importance of values
in participants' engagement. Furthermore, the study underscores the significance of
understanding and effectively communicating the motivations and benefits of restorative
justice to a diverse audience, aligning with the transformative power attributed to this
approach in the essay.
Newton, David. Restorative Justice and Youthful Offenders, Oct. 2016, search-ebscohostcom.cincinnatistate.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=119439024. The
article explores the positive impact of restorative justice on both youthful offenders and
adult criminality. It focuses on the implementation of restorative justice practices in
California, which have demonstrated significant reductions in recidivism rates and
improvements in restitution. The collaborative efforts between authorities and community
members in California aim to break the cycle of persistent criminal behavior and address
the injustices caused by youth offenders. By utilizing restorative justice approaches,
California authorities strive to not only reduce adult criminality but also promote healing,
rehabilitation, and a sense of accountability among offenders. The article emphasizes the
potential of restorative justice to bring about meaningful changes in the justice system
and foster a more just and inclusive society.
STEFANOVSKA, Vesna. “Some Restorative Justice Benefits to Offenders and Victims of
Crime.” Balkan Social Science Review, Dec. 2014, search-ebscohostcom.cincinnatistate.idm.oclc.org/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=100832659&site
=ehost-live. The article discusses the challenges of implementing restorative justice and
how these challenges can lead to various benefits for both offenders and victims of crime.
It suggests that analyzing and evaluating the outcomes of restorative justice programs
over a specific time period is the best way to understand their advantages and
disadvantages. The text identifies several objectives used to measure the results of
restorative justice, including the offender accepting responsibility for the crime, facing
and apologizing to the victim, active participation of the victim in dealing with the crime,
achieving reparation and emotional healing for the victim, and restoring harmony and
balance to the disrupted relationship. In restorative justice, the roles of the offender and
the victim differ from those in court trials, as they become active participants and
decision-makers in resolving the issues arising from the criminal act in a way that
benefits both sides. Restorative justice encourages them to take responsibility for their
own conflict, with the offender acknowledging the illegality of their actions and the
victim assuming a responsibility to protect themselves in the future. Restorative justice is
highlighted as a nontraditional and nonviolent approach to crime, emphasizing its
informal and humanistic nature. The text suggests that restorative justice produces
specific benefits for both offenders and victims, which are the main focus of the work.