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Theo Gavrielides
Restorative Justice for All International Institute, Crime Prevention, Department Member
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Buckinghamshire New University, Psychology and Criminology, Faculty MemberUniversity of East London, School of Psychology, Faculty Member add
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Human Rights, Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice, Director, Youth Justice, Youth Policy, and 22 moreMediation, Law, Victimology, Domestic Violence, Philosophy, Aristotle, Race and Ethnicity, Critical Race Theory, Race and Racism, Educational Inequalities (class; race; gender etc), Disability Studies, Criminology, Race, Class, Sex and Gender, Sexual Offenders, Rehabilitation of Offenders, Female Offenders, Prisons, Criminal Law, Prisoners Families, and Women edit
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Professor Theo Gavrielides, PhD, is a legal philosopher and a restorative justice expert. He is the Founder and Direc... moreProfessor Theo Gavrielides, PhD, is a legal philosopher and a restorative justice expert. He is the Founder and Director of the Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All) International Institute, which aims to advance community cohesion and redistribute power through education and the values of restorative justice. He is also the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of RJ4All Publications, which is the publishing arm of the RJ4All International Institute. In 2021, Professor Gavrielides received The Liberty of the Old Metropolitan Borough of Bermondsey award as part of the Southwark Civic Awards 2020 for his contribution to the community during difficult times.
In 2001, he founded The IARS International Institute, a user-led charity. In 2020, almost 20 years since IARS’ establishment, he stepped down.
Dr. Gavrielides is also a Visiting Professor at the University of East London, Distinguished Policy Fellow at the School of Regulation and Global Governance (REGNet), Australian National University, an Adjunct Professor at the School of Criminology of Simon Fraser University (Canada) as well as a Visiting Professor at Buckinghamshire New University (UK). In the past, he served as a Visiting Professorial Research Fellow at Panteion University of Social & Political Science (Greece) and as a Visiting Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for Comparative Criminological Research (ICCCR) at Open University (UK).
He is the Editor-in-Chief of the peer-reviewed journals: International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, Youth Voice Journal and the Internet Journal of Restorative Justice
Some of his volunteering roles include being a trustee of the Anne Frank Trust, a Governor at Albion Primary School, an Advisory Board Member of the Institute for Diversity Research, Inclusivity, Communities and Society (IDRICS) and as a Member of the Scrutiny and Involvement Panel of the Crown Prosecution Service.
Previously, he was the Chief Executive of Race on the Agenda, a social policy think-tank focusing on race equality. He also worked at the Ministry of Justice as the Human Rights Advisor of the Strategy Directorate. There, he worked on the Human Rights Insight Project, which aimed to identify strategies that will further implement the principles underlying the Human Rights Act and improve public services. He also advised on the Ministry’s Education, Information and Advice strategy. During 2002-2004, he worked as a Researcher at the Centre for the Study of Human Rights of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
He is also a legal counsel specialising in criminal law, human rights and EU law. He taught criminal law and common law reasoning and institutions at the University of London, and have acted as a human rights and criminal justice advisor for various chambers and policy bodies including the Independent Advisory Group of the London Criminal Justice Partnership.
He obtained a Doctorate in Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science (PhD, 2005) and a Masters in Human Rights Law from Nottingham University (LL.M in Human Rights Law, 2000). He graduated from the Faculty of Laws of the National University of Athens and practised law at Gavrielides & Co.
Prof. Gavrielides has published extensively. His 2007 monograph “Restorative Justice Theory and Practice” was published by the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control affiliated with the United Nations (HEUNI) and his 2021 monograph “Power, Race & Restoration: The dialogue we Never Had” by Routledge.
In 2012, he edited “Rights and Restoration within Youth Justice”, in 2013 he co-edited ‘Reconstructing Restorative Justice Philosophy’ and in 2015 he edited ‘The Philosophy of Restorative Justice’ both published by Ashgate (now Routledge). He also edited ‘Offenders no More’ by NOVA Publishers (2015) and ‘Restorative Justice, The Library of Essays on Justice’ (2015) by Ashgate Publishing. He also edited ‘The Routledge International Handbook of Restorative Justice’ (2018) and “Comparative Restorative Justice” (2021).
His new monograph, Power, Race & Justice: The restorative dialogue we won’t have is due to be published in 2021 by Routledge. edit -
Advisor to the European Commission's Horizon programmes on security, human rights, extremism, violent radicalisation and migration.edit
This Practitioners’ Guide is a practical tool for those who want to apply restorative justice practices to cases of intimate partner violence (IPV) including domestic violence (DV). This step-by-step, evidence-based guide can be used... more
This Practitioners’ Guide is a practical tool for those who want to apply restorative justice practices to cases of intimate partner violence (IPV) including domestic violence (DV). This step-by-step, evidence-based guide can be used where harm has come to the attention of the criminal justice system or community-based restorative justice services. The Guide is relevant independently of the chosen restorative justice practice (e.g. direct/ indirect mediation, family group conferencing, circles). Due to the complex nature of DV and IPV cases, it is expected that this Guide is also applicable in less complex cases including violence against property and the person, theft, youth violence and anti-social behaviour. This up-to-date Guide was put together following original and desk-based research (Gavrielides, 2023; 2019), and with the aim of helping practitioners to create a safe and competent restorative dialogue when managing IPV and DV cases. It draws from the principles of the European Commission’s Victims’ Directive and human rights standards drawn from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The research behind this Guide was partly funded by the European Commission and is endorsed by the Restorative Justice for All International Institute. It targets European audiences and practitioners both within and outside of the criminal justice system.
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This is the 19th Episode of the #rjwebinar series by Prof. Theo Gavrielides. This episode presents Dr. Gavrielides' keynote speech at the 3rd Annual Conference os the Restorative Justice Council in the UK. Dr Gavrielides challenges... more
This is the 19th Episode of the #rjwebinar series by Prof. Theo Gavrielides. This episode presents Dr. Gavrielides' keynote speech at the 3rd Annual Conference os the Restorative Justice Council in the UK.
Dr Gavrielides challenges justice and restorative justice in a world where power abuse makes new slaves and masters. The keynote is followed by a series of questions by practitioners and researchers. Chaired by Dr. Gerard Drennan, Chair of the RJC Council.
Dr Gavrielides challenges justice and restorative justice in a world where power abuse makes new slaves and masters. The keynote is followed by a series of questions by practitioners and researchers. Chaired by Dr. Gerard Drennan, Chair of the RJC Council.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Power (social), Race and Racism, and 10 moreSocial Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Justice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
“In this fascinating book, Daniel Briggs uses his ethnographic skills covertly in a project that he stumbled onto inadvertently. He works, undertaking several roles, in a luxury brothel in Madrid. In the pages that follow, he shines a... more
“In this fascinating book, Daniel Briggs uses his ethnographic skills covertly in a project that he stumbled onto inadvertently. He works, undertaking several roles, in a luxury brothel in Madrid. In the pages that follow, he shines a light on the management, the women and the clients who inhabit this hidden milieu and situates their lives in the broader context of a neoliberal consumer culture that convinces us of our right to enjoy, regardless of the harm it may cause others.”
-Anthony Lloyd, Teesside University
“In this excellent new book, Daniel Briggs successfully penetrates the barriers and takes the reader inside a contemporary brothel to provide new insights into how prostitution works in a luxury context and exposes the day-to-day life of female sex workers. It does not shy away from the realities of prostitution but meticulously documents the lived experiences of female sex workers through a detailed ethnographic study of a luxury brothel in Madrid.” —————–Sam Barnes, Arden University
“This honest and timely account of a new form of slavery presents the reader with a much needed shocking experience. RJ4All Publications is honoured to be hosting this book as part of its RJSeries joining the debate on power. Through ethnographic observation and evidence-based arguments, Briggs takes a bold step in helping us realise the growing phenomenon of sex slavery and the impact of privilege on social justice. This book is highly recommended to anyone with research interests as well as personal questions around gender inequality, power abuse and individual empowerment”.
-Prof. Dr. Theo Gavrielides, RJ4All Publications Editor in Chief
-Anthony Lloyd, Teesside University
“In this excellent new book, Daniel Briggs successfully penetrates the barriers and takes the reader inside a contemporary brothel to provide new insights into how prostitution works in a luxury context and exposes the day-to-day life of female sex workers. It does not shy away from the realities of prostitution but meticulously documents the lived experiences of female sex workers through a detailed ethnographic study of a luxury brothel in Madrid.” —————–Sam Barnes, Arden University
“This honest and timely account of a new form of slavery presents the reader with a much needed shocking experience. RJ4All Publications is honoured to be hosting this book as part of its RJSeries joining the debate on power. Through ethnographic observation and evidence-based arguments, Briggs takes a bold step in helping us realise the growing phenomenon of sex slavery and the impact of privilege on social justice. This book is highly recommended to anyone with research interests as well as personal questions around gender inequality, power abuse and individual empowerment”.
-Prof. Dr. Theo Gavrielides, RJ4All Publications Editor in Chief
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This ebook is the ultimate pride and concluding result of the RDaVR project. It has been put together to provide an alternative approach to preventing violent radicalization and extremism based on dialogue and restorative justice. RDaVR... more
This ebook is the ultimate pride and concluding result of the RDaVR project. It has been put together to provide an alternative approach to preventing violent radicalization and extremism based on dialogue and restorative justice. RDaVR used the power of adult education and the restorative justice principle of power sharing to bring together 7 organisations from the UK, Turkey, Ireland, Romania, Italy and Spain to form a strategic partnership, who supported the development, piloting and transfer of an innovative model for the capacity building of criminal justice professionals and volunteers working with offenders, ex-offenders or individuals who are at risk of being groomed into violent radicalisation and/ or group offending.
The ebook provides insights into the topic of violent radicalisation and the usage of restorative
dialogue for its’ prevention and reduction especially within criminal justice settings. Overall, it
brings together all the research, pilots, learning and findings of the project into one e-book, produced collectively by all project partners. Additionally, it integrates policy recommendations and best practices for those serving offenders, ex-offenders or people at risk of marginalisation and violent radicalisation/ group offending. This e-book is the longer version of a summary e-book that includes the summary key findings that we expand on here. This longer version includes chapters that were written in the partners’ national languages. Apart from the national chapters and a comparative chapter, this version of the e-book includes also the evaluation of the project by an external evaluator as well as by the User Scrutiny Panel of the project.
The ebook provides insights into the topic of violent radicalisation and the usage of restorative
dialogue for its’ prevention and reduction especially within criminal justice settings. Overall, it
brings together all the research, pilots, learning and findings of the project into one e-book, produced collectively by all project partners. Additionally, it integrates policy recommendations and best practices for those serving offenders, ex-offenders or people at risk of marginalisation and violent radicalisation/ group offending. This e-book is the longer version of a summary e-book that includes the summary key findings that we expand on here. This longer version includes chapters that were written in the partners’ national languages. Apart from the national chapters and a comparative chapter, this version of the e-book includes also the evaluation of the project by an external evaluator as well as by the User Scrutiny Panel of the project.
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Terrorism, Political Violence and Terrorism, Restorative Justice, Counter terrorism, Radical Behaviorism, and 5 morePrisons, Online Violent and Non-Violent Radicalisation, Prison and Corrections Reforms, Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice and Victimology, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
Following fierce campaigning by victims’ groups, the international community has entered into a debate that aims to move the victim from the margins to the centre of the criminal justice system. For the first time, restorative justice is... more
Following fierce campaigning by victims’ groups, the international community has entered into a debate that aims to move the victim from the margins to the centre of the criminal justice system. For the first time, restorative justice is explicitly regulated at the European Union legal level, as a “Victims’ Directive” aims to establish a baseline for its safe implementation across member states. This ground-breaking and timely edited collection aims to contribute to this international debate.
The book aims to challenge current thinking while highlighting good practices that respect and safeguard victims in justice processes. The book uses a combination of theoretical and empirical analysis while utilising original research data collected by the “Restorative Justice in Europe” project (RJE). RJE was coordinated by the Editor, Dr. Theo Gavrielides.
Leading experts take bold steps in advancing the debate for a victim-led criminal justice system.
The book also aims to give voice to victims directly by involving them as authors of its chapters/ case studies and as research participants. The book also includes sample training material, best practice and guidelines created by the RJE project through the contribution of victims, offenders and experts from across Europe.
The book aims to challenge current thinking while highlighting good practices that respect and safeguard victims in justice processes. The book uses a combination of theoretical and empirical analysis while utilising original research data collected by the “Restorative Justice in Europe” project (RJE). RJE was coordinated by the Editor, Dr. Theo Gavrielides.
Leading experts take bold steps in advancing the debate for a victim-led criminal justice system.
The book also aims to give voice to victims directly by involving them as authors of its chapters/ case studies and as research participants. The book also includes sample training material, best practice and guidelines created by the RJE project through the contribution of victims, offenders and experts from across Europe.
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This Ebook is produced as part of the Erasmus+ funded project “Restoring Respect through Music Education” (RRME). It builds on the concept of restorative justice music and presents evidence of how it can be used for community cohesion in... more
This Ebook is produced as part of the Erasmus+ funded project “Restoring Respect through Music Education” (RRME). It builds on the concept of restorative justice music and presents evidence of how it can be used for community cohesion in school settings. The data on which the book is based was collected over two years through the RRME project, which aimed to create a training package to support teachers and other educators in their efforts to enhance the resilience of their pupils when it comes to diversity and community cohesion matters.
The RRME e-book is the ultimate pride and final step to concluding the project’s output. It combines all the research, pilots, learning, and project findings from the partner’s country context into one e-book that features chapters in the local languages and a comparative chapter in English.
The RRME e-book is the ultimate pride and final step to concluding the project’s output. It combines all the research, pilots, learning, and project findings from the partner’s country context into one e-book that features chapters in the local languages and a comparative chapter in English.
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This ebook is produced as part of the Erasmus+ funded project “Restoring Respect through Music Education” (RRME). It builds on the concept of restorative justice music, and it presents evidences of how it can be used for community... more
This ebook is produced as part of the Erasmus+ funded project “Restoring Respect through Music Education” (RRME). It builds on the concept of restorative justice music, and it presents evidences of how it can be used for community cohesion in school settings. The data on which the book is based was collected over 2 years through the RRME project which the project aimed to create a training package to support teachers and other educators in their efforts to enhance the resilience of their pupils when it comes to diversity and community cohesion matters.
The ebook consists of six summary chapters from RRME partners. The first chapter is a comparative summary of the findings. The second up until the sixth chapter is the summary of the report and analyses of the RRME’S entire projects written by the individual partners. Within each chapter, you will find, The current state of the art in the country, Implementing RRME in the country, Case studies and best practices in the country, Critical evaluations and policy recommendations for national policymakers and EU Policymakers are also included. A longer version of this ebook is available in national languages.
“The music programme in my school was cancelled although music brought my learners together. Adding to our activities, restorative justice music helped to close the exclusion gap. I cannot wait to share this with my colleagues.” Teacher RRME participant.
The ebook consists of six summary chapters from RRME partners. The first chapter is a comparative summary of the findings. The second up until the sixth chapter is the summary of the report and analyses of the RRME’S entire projects written by the individual partners. Within each chapter, you will find, The current state of the art in the country, Implementing RRME in the country, Case studies and best practices in the country, Critical evaluations and policy recommendations for national policymakers and EU Policymakers are also included. A longer version of this ebook is available in national languages.
“The music programme in my school was cancelled although music brought my learners together. Adding to our activities, restorative justice music helped to close the exclusion gap. I cannot wait to share this with my colleagues.” Teacher RRME participant.
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This e-book is produced as part of the Erasmus+ funded project “Restoring Respect through Music Education” (RRME). The project aims to create a training package to support teachers and other educators in their efforts to enhance the... more
This e-book is produced as part of the Erasmus+ funded project “Restoring Respect through Music Education” (RRME). The project aims to create a training package to support teachers and other educators in their efforts to enhance the resilience of their pupils when it comes to diversity and community cohesion matters. For this reason, each partner of the consortium delivered a desk-based research on national resources in order to briefly present integration methods for disadvantaged pupils upon the restorative justice values of power sharing, equality, dignity including policies, legislations, good practices, etc., and to identify gaps and issues in existing practices, focusing on educators’ trainings. This ebook is the result of this research effort.
The ebook is meant to be read in conjunction with Restoring Respect through Music Education: Training Handbook for educators
A CPD certified ecourse has also been produced as part of the project and can be accessed for free – see Restoring Respect through Music Education: Addressing social marginalisation
The ebook is meant to be read in conjunction with Restoring Respect through Music Education: Training Handbook for educators
A CPD certified ecourse has also been produced as part of the project and can be accessed for free – see Restoring Respect through Music Education: Addressing social marginalisation
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There is an increasing phenomenon of violent radicalisation, extremism and nationalism across Europe, with a need for a new approach that will help to prevent young people from engaging in these violent activities. As part of RJ4All’s... more
There is an increasing phenomenon of violent radicalisation, extremism and nationalism across Europe, with a need for a new approach that will help to prevent young people from engaging in these violent activities. As part of RJ4All’s wider programme on Preventing & Addressing Violent Radicalisation and Extremism, we set up the Restorative Dialogue Against Violent Radicalisation (RDaVR). This was carried out with support from Erasmus+ in six countries: the UK, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Ireland and Romania.
This ebook brings together the findings from RDaVR through national chapters as well as a comparative analysis. A longer version is also available, which includes the project findings in Turkish, Italian, Spanish and Romanian. The ebook is particularly useful to criminal justice professionals and volunteers (e.g. prison officers, probation staff, police and community based practitioners) working with offenders, ex-offenders or individuals who are at risk of being groomed into violent radicalisation and/ or group offending.
The project and ebook are based on Gavrielides’ restorative justice model, which is a psychosocial intervention aiming to increase resilience and prevent anti-social behaviour. Prof. Gavrielides has been piloting this model through various pilots in the community, schools, prisons, universities and online.
Instead of “managing” people as “risks” (Risk Need Responsivity), Gavrielides’ model focuses on promoting talents and strengths and through this approach help develop positive identities. This is captured as the Good Lives Model (GLM) articulated through the values and practices of restorative justice including power sharing, dialogue, fairness, equality and autonomy.
This ebook brings together the findings from RDaVR through national chapters as well as a comparative analysis. A longer version is also available, which includes the project findings in Turkish, Italian, Spanish and Romanian. The ebook is particularly useful to criminal justice professionals and volunteers (e.g. prison officers, probation staff, police and community based practitioners) working with offenders, ex-offenders or individuals who are at risk of being groomed into violent radicalisation and/ or group offending.
The project and ebook are based on Gavrielides’ restorative justice model, which is a psychosocial intervention aiming to increase resilience and prevent anti-social behaviour. Prof. Gavrielides has been piloting this model through various pilots in the community, schools, prisons, universities and online.
Instead of “managing” people as “risks” (Risk Need Responsivity), Gavrielides’ model focuses on promoting talents and strengths and through this approach help develop positive identities. This is captured as the Good Lives Model (GLM) articulated through the values and practices of restorative justice including power sharing, dialogue, fairness, equality and autonomy.
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This e-book summarises the current state of the art in relation to cyberbullying, cyberbullying towards LGBTIQ groups, legal initiatives and best practice in the UK, Malta, Spain and Italy. It highlights the significance of the issue as... more
This e-book summarises the current state of the art in relation to cyberbullying, cyberbullying towards LGBTIQ groups, legal initiatives and best practice in the UK, Malta, Spain and Italy. It highlights the significance of the issue as well as the gaps in addressing it.
The ebook has been developed as part of the Erasmus+ funded project Safe Internet Against Cyberbullying” (SIAC) coordinated by the Restorative Justice for All International Institute and delivered in partnership with Eurosud, Kairos Europe, Inercia Digital and Vismednet.
The ebook has been developed as part of the Erasmus+ funded project Safe Internet Against Cyberbullying” (SIAC) coordinated by the Restorative Justice for All International Institute and delivered in partnership with Eurosud, Kairos Europe, Inercia Digital and Vismednet.
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This timely e-book summarises the current state of the art in relation to cyberbullying, legal initiatives and best practice in the UK, Malta, Spain and Italy. It highlights the significance of the issue as well as the gaps in addressing... more
This timely e-book summarises the current state of the art in relation to cyberbullying, legal initiatives and best practice in the UK, Malta, Spain and Italy. It highlights the significance of the issue as well as the gaps in addressing it.
The ebook is prepared as part of the Erasmus+ funded project Safe Internet Against Cyberbullying” (SIAC) coordinated by the Restorative Justice for All International Institute and delivered in partnership with Eurosud, Kairos Europe, Inercia Digital and Vismednet.
The ebook is prepared as part of the Erasmus+ funded project Safe Internet Against Cyberbullying” (SIAC) coordinated by the Restorative Justice for All International Institute and delivered in partnership with Eurosud, Kairos Europe, Inercia Digital and Vismednet.
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This training handbook aims to provide insights into the topic of violent radicalisation and the usage of restorative dialogue for its’ prevention and reduction/combat. It is part of the ERASMUS+ project RDaVR – Restorative Dialogue... more
This training handbook aims to provide insights into the topic of violent radicalisation and the usage of restorative dialogue for its’ prevention and reduction/combat. It is part of the ERASMUS+ project RDaVR – Restorative Dialogue against Violent Radicalisation and it was written by the partner organisations involved: RJ4All, BOSEV, I&F, CPIP, Sinergia, Tuzla, and Casa Eslava.
The purpose of the handbook is to provide more in-depth information about restorative justice for professionals working with offenders, ex-offenders, or people at risk of violent radicalisation and group violence. Restorative justice is not in opposition to current criminal justice practices, but complementary. It has proven to provide the justice system with alternative approaches that when implemented properly can increase victim satisfaction, reduce re-o ending, and increase community cohesion. Throughout the handbook, different aspects of violent radicalisation and restorative justice are presented, from a general introduction of the topic to example of trauma informed practice. This information is presented in six modules, each of which concludes with a brief quiz.
Thus, it is believed that through this handbook and the project overall, the existing competences of personnel who support criminal justice professionals will be extended. On the other side, those who lack this type of knowledge can develop skills that will allow them to work better and more effectively with the target group.
The purpose of the handbook is to provide more in-depth information about restorative justice for professionals working with offenders, ex-offenders, or people at risk of violent radicalisation and group violence. Restorative justice is not in opposition to current criminal justice practices, but complementary. It has proven to provide the justice system with alternative approaches that when implemented properly can increase victim satisfaction, reduce re-o ending, and increase community cohesion. Throughout the handbook, different aspects of violent radicalisation and restorative justice are presented, from a general introduction of the topic to example of trauma informed practice. This information is presented in six modules, each of which concludes with a brief quiz.
Thus, it is believed that through this handbook and the project overall, the existing competences of personnel who support criminal justice professionals will be extended. On the other side, those who lack this type of knowledge can develop skills that will allow them to work better and more effectively with the target group.
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This ebook aims to provide insights into the topic of violent radicalisation and the usage of restorative dialogue for its’ prevention and reduction especially within criminal justice settings. The ebook was produced as part of the... more
This ebook aims to provide insights into the topic of violent radicalisation and the usage of restorative dialogue for its’ prevention and reduction especially within criminal justice settings.
The ebook was produced as part of the ERASMUS+ project RDaVR – Restorative Dialogue against Violent Radicalisation and it was written by the partner organisations involved: RJ4All, BOSEV, I&F, CPIP, Sinergia, Tuzla, and Casa Eslava. RDaVR was put together to provide an alternative approach to preventing violent radicalization and extremism based on dialogue and restorative justice.
This ebook was put together by all partners who carried out specific fieldwork that will allow the training programme to be aligned with the local and current realities of criminal justice professionals, but also put it in the cultural, social, and geographical context of the communities in which it will be implemented. Each partner country held 6-10 interviews with professionals working with offenders, ex-offender, and those at risk of violent radicalisation, and conducted 1-2 focus groups with stakeholders.
The ebook was produced as part of the ERASMUS+ project RDaVR – Restorative Dialogue against Violent Radicalisation and it was written by the partner organisations involved: RJ4All, BOSEV, I&F, CPIP, Sinergia, Tuzla, and Casa Eslava. RDaVR was put together to provide an alternative approach to preventing violent radicalization and extremism based on dialogue and restorative justice.
This ebook was put together by all partners who carried out specific fieldwork that will allow the training programme to be aligned with the local and current realities of criminal justice professionals, but also put it in the cultural, social, and geographical context of the communities in which it will be implemented. Each partner country held 6-10 interviews with professionals working with offenders, ex-offender, and those at risk of violent radicalisation, and conducted 1-2 focus groups with stakeholders.
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The potential and benefits of combining therapeutic art with restorative justice are still not translated into educational material or programmes, leaving many adult learners and professionals in the field unaware. This eBook introduces... more
The potential and benefits of combining therapeutic art with restorative justice are still not translated into educational material or programmes, leaving many adult learners and professionals in the field unaware. This eBook introduces the concept of restorative justice art and how it can be used towards healing and mental health restoration.
The ebook brings together all the research, pilots, learning and findings of the Mental Health Matters project, which was carried out in the UK, Greece, Cyprus Spain and Hungary. The project was coordinated by the RJ4All International Institute. This eBook contains summary chapters in English on the comparative findings of the project in the participating countries. There is also a long version of this eBook which features chapters in the participating languages as well as a comparative chapter in English.
“Restorative justice art is not a new concept. Just like restorative justice itself, it is a tool that we want to bring back to life simply because it can improve mental health and facilitate healing. This ebook brings evidence to this claim”.
Professor Theo Gavrielides (RJ4All Founder & Director) MHM Coordinator
The ebook brings together all the research, pilots, learning and findings of the Mental Health Matters project, which was carried out in the UK, Greece, Cyprus Spain and Hungary. The project was coordinated by the RJ4All International Institute. This eBook contains summary chapters in English on the comparative findings of the project in the participating countries. There is also a long version of this eBook which features chapters in the participating languages as well as a comparative chapter in English.
“Restorative justice art is not a new concept. Just like restorative justice itself, it is a tool that we want to bring back to life simply because it can improve mental health and facilitate healing. This ebook brings evidence to this claim”.
Professor Theo Gavrielides (RJ4All Founder & Director) MHM Coordinator
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The potential and benefits of combining therapeutic art with restorative justice are still not translated into educational material or programmes, leaving many adult learners and professionals in the field unaware. This eBook brings... more
The potential and benefits of combining therapeutic art with restorative justice are still not translated into educational material or programmes, leaving many adult learners and professionals in the field unaware.
This eBook brings together all the research, pilots, learning and findings of the project Mental Health Matters project, which was carried out in the UK, Greece, Cyprus Spain and Hungary. This eBook contains summary chapters in English on the comparative findings of the project in the participating countries. There is also a long version of this eBook which features chapters in the participating languages as well as a comparative chapter in English.
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“Restorative justice art is not a new concept. Just like restorative justice itself, it is a tool that we want to bring back to life simply because it can improve mental health and facilitate healing. This ebook brings evidence to this claim”. Professor Theo Gavrielides (RJ4All Founder & Director)
This eBook brings together all the research, pilots, learning and findings of the project Mental Health Matters project, which was carried out in the UK, Greece, Cyprus Spain and Hungary. This eBook contains summary chapters in English on the comparative findings of the project in the participating countries. There is also a long version of this eBook which features chapters in the participating languages as well as a comparative chapter in English.
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“Restorative justice art is not a new concept. Just like restorative justice itself, it is a tool that we want to bring back to life simply because it can improve mental health and facilitate healing. This ebook brings evidence to this claim”. Professor Theo Gavrielides (RJ4All Founder & Director)
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This e-book brings together the work of five organisations working on the RADEX project, which is supported by the Erasmus+ Programme, under KA205 Strategic Partnerships for youth education. It is coordinated by the Restorative Justice... more
This e-book brings together the work of five organisations working on the RADEX project, which is supported by the Erasmus+ Programme, under KA205 Strategic Partnerships for youth education. It is coordinated by the Restorative Justice for All International Institute (United Kingdom), and is delivered in partnership with SYNTHESIS Center for Research and Education (Cyprus) ALDA (France), Club for UNESCO (Greece) and Inclusive Europe (Belgium).
The RADEX project aims to make an impact on countering, preventing and diverting violent radicalisation of youth, by equipping young people, youth workers, social workers, and youth organisations with tools to identify patterns, methods, and different processes of violent radicalisation.
This e-book presents a comprehensive report analysing the methodological framework and the findings of the research phase from the partner countries on radicalisation, and, together with the online course, aims to bring forward positive skills for young people to identify, deter and combat violent radicalisation.
The RADEX project aims to make an impact on countering, preventing and diverting violent radicalisation of youth, by equipping young people, youth workers, social workers, and youth organisations with tools to identify patterns, methods, and different processes of violent radicalisation.
This e-book presents a comprehensive report analysing the methodological framework and the findings of the research phase from the partner countries on radicalisation, and, together with the online course, aims to bring forward positive skills for young people to identify, deter and combat violent radicalisation.
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The paper has been divided into four chapters. The first aims to achieve definitional agreements around key terms impacting on the Seminar debates. The second chapter provides a descriptive and critical account of the current-state-of-the... more
The paper has been divided into four chapters. The first aims to achieve definitional agreements around key terms impacting on the Seminar debates. The second chapter provides a descriptive and critical account of the current-state-of-the art around the four themes of the seminar focusing on Europe. The third part replicates the aims and structure of the second part focusing on Asia. The final part brings the paper into conclusion by presenting some analytical thinking for critical analysis and debate during the seminar.
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This book is based on the original findings of an evaluation of restorative justice in prison settings. Restorative justice was delivered through two UK programmes called “Silence the Violence” and “Milestones”. The findings are based on... more
This book is based on the original findings of an evaluation of restorative justice in prison settings. Restorative justice was delivered through two UK programmes called “Silence the Violence” and “Milestones”.
The findings are based on an independent evaluation that was carried out by qualified researchers using a mixture of quantitative and qualitative research. The quantitative research was carried out over a specified timeframe and with financial support from the Cabinet Office. The research was conducted between 1 November 2013 – 1 July 2015 (20 months).
During the research period, the Silence the Violence programme was delivered to 162 participants in total. In particular:
Seven cohorts attended the programme in HM Prison Forest Bank in Manchester, a Category B Male prison for adults and young offenders;
Nine cohorts attended the programme in HMP & YOI Isis in London, a Category C prison, based for male offenders under the age of 25; from which two attended a 1-day intensive programme
Five cohorts attended the programme in Wormwood Scrubs in London, a local category B prison for male offenders over the age of 21.
During the research period, Milestones was delivered to 61 offenders, who were released from HMP & YOI Isis, HMP Winchester and HMP Forest Bank. An additional 45 offenders were mentored by partner organisations under contract to Khulisa. However, useable data was only secured for 40 Milestones participants giving us a total final research sample of 194 participants.
A triangulation of these findings was carried out through:
Qualitative research that was carried out with financial support from Buckinghamshire New University and resources (in-kind and cash) from the Restorative Justice For All institute
A review of the Ministry of Justice Data lab
Control Groups that accessed with the support of the Prison National Offender Management Information System (p-NOMIS).
The initial hypotheses that we wanted to test were:
H1. Offenders completing the Khulisa Social Action intervention programme (experimental group) exhibit reduced rates of re-conviction compared to people who have not completed the Programme (control group)
H2. Offenders who participated in the Khulisa Social Action intervention programme express higher levels of self-confidence after the completion of the programme, compared to the levels of self-confidence before their participation;
H3. Offenders who participated in the Khulisa Social Action intervention programme express higher levels of motivation for desistance from crime after the completion of the programme, compared to the levels of motivation for desistance before their participation;
H4. Offenders who participated in the Khulisa Social Action intervention programme express higher levels of life satisfaction after the completion of the programme, compared to the levels of life satisfaction their participation;
The findings are based on an independent evaluation that was carried out by qualified researchers using a mixture of quantitative and qualitative research. The quantitative research was carried out over a specified timeframe and with financial support from the Cabinet Office. The research was conducted between 1 November 2013 – 1 July 2015 (20 months).
During the research period, the Silence the Violence programme was delivered to 162 participants in total. In particular:
Seven cohorts attended the programme in HM Prison Forest Bank in Manchester, a Category B Male prison for adults and young offenders;
Nine cohorts attended the programme in HMP & YOI Isis in London, a Category C prison, based for male offenders under the age of 25; from which two attended a 1-day intensive programme
Five cohorts attended the programme in Wormwood Scrubs in London, a local category B prison for male offenders over the age of 21.
During the research period, Milestones was delivered to 61 offenders, who were released from HMP & YOI Isis, HMP Winchester and HMP Forest Bank. An additional 45 offenders were mentored by partner organisations under contract to Khulisa. However, useable data was only secured for 40 Milestones participants giving us a total final research sample of 194 participants.
A triangulation of these findings was carried out through:
Qualitative research that was carried out with financial support from Buckinghamshire New University and resources (in-kind and cash) from the Restorative Justice For All institute
A review of the Ministry of Justice Data lab
Control Groups that accessed with the support of the Prison National Offender Management Information System (p-NOMIS).
The initial hypotheses that we wanted to test were:
H1. Offenders completing the Khulisa Social Action intervention programme (experimental group) exhibit reduced rates of re-conviction compared to people who have not completed the Programme (control group)
H2. Offenders who participated in the Khulisa Social Action intervention programme express higher levels of self-confidence after the completion of the programme, compared to the levels of self-confidence before their participation;
H3. Offenders who participated in the Khulisa Social Action intervention programme express higher levels of motivation for desistance from crime after the completion of the programme, compared to the levels of motivation for desistance before their participation;
H4. Offenders who participated in the Khulisa Social Action intervention programme express higher levels of life satisfaction after the completion of the programme, compared to the levels of life satisfaction their participation;
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This Handbook aims to empower young people from all walks of life as well as anyone working with them in order to better understand: What social policy is and how to inform and influence it. What youth-led and user-led research is, and... more
This Handbook aims to empower young people from all walks of life as well as anyone working with them in order to better understand:
What social policy is and how to inform and influence it.
What youth-led and user-led research is, and how to use it to collect evidence in social sciences including youth policy, crime, equalities and human rights.
How to conduct youth-led research using interviews focus groups and questionnaires.
How to analyse your qualitative data and transform them into arguments for informing and influencing social policy
How to present and write your research and arguments including being able to identify your methodology strengths and limitations.
This training handbook forms part of the CPD accredited e-course “Conducting youth-led research: Informing and influencing social policy.
What social policy is and how to inform and influence it.
What youth-led and user-led research is, and how to use it to collect evidence in social sciences including youth policy, crime, equalities and human rights.
How to conduct youth-led research using interviews focus groups and questionnaires.
How to analyse your qualitative data and transform them into arguments for informing and influencing social policy
How to present and write your research and arguments including being able to identify your methodology strengths and limitations.
This training handbook forms part of the CPD accredited e-course “Conducting youth-led research: Informing and influencing social policy.
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The death of Nelson Mandela in December 2013 closed an active year for restorative justice. His life was a symbol of restoration and promise and continues to stir interest and discussion in the search for an alternative to incarceration... more
The death of Nelson Mandela in December 2013 closed an active year for restorative justice. His life was a symbol of restoration and promise and continues to stir interest and discussion in the search for an alternative to incarceration and towards peaceful conflict resolution.
This book looks at restorative justice in context of two countries, the United Kingdom and South Africa, as they independently try to navigate between past, present and future justice systems. There is reference to the cultural, political and socio-economic landscapes of each nation. Our understanding of justice is symbolic of these landscapes and a mapping exercise is undertaken, with a discussion of enablers and barriers for the restorative justice movement internationally.
The book also discusses the ownership of restorative justice and the role of non-governmental bodies such as Khulisa. A key to the restorative justice process is a balance of stakeholder involvement between state and community enterprise. It is important to examine and highlight the importance of these bodies in the continuing and increased commentary on the restorative justice process. Subsequently, this book offers a timely and much needed discussion regarding our careful future steps in the shadow of legendary voices.
Reviews
“As we investigate how best to lend our knowledge and expertise to the development of Restorative Justice in the UK, we commissioned RJ4All to carry out an analysis and assessment of the growth in restorative justice policy and practice in each country. This paper compliments the forums, seminars and knowledge-exchange initiatives we have already carried out between England and South Africa over the last several years. We are grateful for the depth and breadth of the analysis undertaken by RJ4All and the recommendations they put forward. It is our hope that we can implement much of what they suggest through open and sincere collaborations with a multitude of partners, funders and commissioners already active in their communities. We would like to come bearing gifts and not with a hand looking to take”. Simon Fulford, CEO of Khulisa
This book looks at restorative justice in context of two countries, the United Kingdom and South Africa, as they independently try to navigate between past, present and future justice systems. There is reference to the cultural, political and socio-economic landscapes of each nation. Our understanding of justice is symbolic of these landscapes and a mapping exercise is undertaken, with a discussion of enablers and barriers for the restorative justice movement internationally.
The book also discusses the ownership of restorative justice and the role of non-governmental bodies such as Khulisa. A key to the restorative justice process is a balance of stakeholder involvement between state and community enterprise. It is important to examine and highlight the importance of these bodies in the continuing and increased commentary on the restorative justice process. Subsequently, this book offers a timely and much needed discussion regarding our careful future steps in the shadow of legendary voices.
Reviews
“As we investigate how best to lend our knowledge and expertise to the development of Restorative Justice in the UK, we commissioned RJ4All to carry out an analysis and assessment of the growth in restorative justice policy and practice in each country. This paper compliments the forums, seminars and knowledge-exchange initiatives we have already carried out between England and South Africa over the last several years. We are grateful for the depth and breadth of the analysis undertaken by RJ4All and the recommendations they put forward. It is our hope that we can implement much of what they suggest through open and sincere collaborations with a multitude of partners, funders and commissioners already active in their communities. We would like to come bearing gifts and not with a hand looking to take”. Simon Fulford, CEO of Khulisa
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This is the 2nd edition of Gavrielides’ 2007 monograph “Restorative Justice Theory & Practice: Addressing the Discrepancy”, a ground-breaking book that examines the harmful gap between the restorative justice theory and its application... more
This is the 2nd edition of Gavrielides’ 2007 monograph “Restorative Justice Theory & Practice: Addressing the Discrepancy”, a ground-breaking book that examines the harmful gap between the restorative justice theory and its application covering the UK, the U.S., Europe, and internationally.
Data were obtained from four international surveys with over 300 restorative justice practitioners, using a combination of qualitative methodologies, including questionnaires, interviews and focus groups. The 2nd edition provides critical updates for restorative justice research, policy and practice.
Restorative justice projects strive to restore peace after a crime has been committed by involving victims, offenders and community representatives in dialogue. Previous studies reviewed by Dr. Gavrielides have credited these programmes with such benefits as lower recidivism, and higher levels of satisfaction with outcomes among victims, offenders and community representatives, compared to the traditional criminal justice system. However, the author’s seven-year research programme uncovered a pervasive gap between restorative justice principles and current restorative justice operations. This gap is blamed for widespread difficulties such as insufficient funding for restorative justice, inadequate training and accreditation of practitioners, lack of faith and commitment among staff, and a tendency for restorative justice over time to become increasingly similar to the standard criminal justice system. Dr. Gavrielides warns that if these problems are not corrected, the original values and benefits of restorative justice may never be realised.
Book Reviews
“In a time when restorative justice has been embraced with unbridled enthusiasm by virtually every criminal justice network and dispute resolution stakeholder outside of the criminal justice system, Theo Gavrielides presents us with an original, comprehensive, and essential examination of the subject. This work should be read by anyone and everyone who is the least bit interested in the future health of the restorative justice movement.” Prof. John Winterdyk, Ph.D. Department of Justice Studies, Chair, Mount Royal College, Canada
“Theo Gavrielides has provided a constructive and thought-provoking contribution to our understanding of the dynamics of one of the most significant contemporary developments in thinking about criminal justice.” Professor Nicola Lacey, LSE, UK
“Restorative justice is a noble concept, but if the actual practice does not match the ideal, it could be discredited. That would be a great loss. Theo Gavrielides has brought together some challenging thoughts about this danger…” Dr. Martin Wright, European Forum of restorative justice and Restorative Justice Consortium, UK and EU
It is a concise, engaging, innovative and informative book for practitioners and scholars. This comprehensive introduction to restorative justice provides a much-needed textbook for an increasingly popular area of study and practice, which can be used as a basis for further theoretical development and elaboration on the concept’s limitations and accountability. Dr. Effi Lambropoulou Professor of Criminology Department of Sociology, Panteion University of Social and Politic, Greece
As a restorative justice practitioner for ten years, I continue to be impressed with the in-depth research Theo Gavrielides does in the field of restorative justice. He meets the challenges with provocative and cutting edge topics directly and succinctly… The struggle of theory vs. practice has been a difficult one in the field since restorative justice began mostly with practice. Gavrielides approaches this struggle with wisdom of historical roots and with encouragement that restorative justice is developing theory to catch up with practice. Linda Harvey Program Director and Founder of the Restorative Justice Council on Sexual Misconduct in Faith Communities, USA
“Dr. Theo Gavrielides’ book provides a special journey from the underlying theoretical foundations to the daily practice of restorative justice. By his thought-provoking and critical approach, he gifts the restorative justice field with an essential analysis that bridges theory and practice in an interdisciplinary and multisectoral way” Borbala Fellegi, researcher and lecturer at the ELTE University, consultant of the Ministry of Justice in Hungary in the field of restorative justice, Hungary
Data were obtained from four international surveys with over 300 restorative justice practitioners, using a combination of qualitative methodologies, including questionnaires, interviews and focus groups. The 2nd edition provides critical updates for restorative justice research, policy and practice.
Restorative justice projects strive to restore peace after a crime has been committed by involving victims, offenders and community representatives in dialogue. Previous studies reviewed by Dr. Gavrielides have credited these programmes with such benefits as lower recidivism, and higher levels of satisfaction with outcomes among victims, offenders and community representatives, compared to the traditional criminal justice system. However, the author’s seven-year research programme uncovered a pervasive gap between restorative justice principles and current restorative justice operations. This gap is blamed for widespread difficulties such as insufficient funding for restorative justice, inadequate training and accreditation of practitioners, lack of faith and commitment among staff, and a tendency for restorative justice over time to become increasingly similar to the standard criminal justice system. Dr. Gavrielides warns that if these problems are not corrected, the original values and benefits of restorative justice may never be realised.
Book Reviews
“In a time when restorative justice has been embraced with unbridled enthusiasm by virtually every criminal justice network and dispute resolution stakeholder outside of the criminal justice system, Theo Gavrielides presents us with an original, comprehensive, and essential examination of the subject. This work should be read by anyone and everyone who is the least bit interested in the future health of the restorative justice movement.” Prof. John Winterdyk, Ph.D. Department of Justice Studies, Chair, Mount Royal College, Canada
“Theo Gavrielides has provided a constructive and thought-provoking contribution to our understanding of the dynamics of one of the most significant contemporary developments in thinking about criminal justice.” Professor Nicola Lacey, LSE, UK
“Restorative justice is a noble concept, but if the actual practice does not match the ideal, it could be discredited. That would be a great loss. Theo Gavrielides has brought together some challenging thoughts about this danger…” Dr. Martin Wright, European Forum of restorative justice and Restorative Justice Consortium, UK and EU
It is a concise, engaging, innovative and informative book for practitioners and scholars. This comprehensive introduction to restorative justice provides a much-needed textbook for an increasingly popular area of study and practice, which can be used as a basis for further theoretical development and elaboration on the concept’s limitations and accountability. Dr. Effi Lambropoulou Professor of Criminology Department of Sociology, Panteion University of Social and Politic, Greece
As a restorative justice practitioner for ten years, I continue to be impressed with the in-depth research Theo Gavrielides does in the field of restorative justice. He meets the challenges with provocative and cutting edge topics directly and succinctly… The struggle of theory vs. practice has been a difficult one in the field since restorative justice began mostly with practice. Gavrielides approaches this struggle with wisdom of historical roots and with encouragement that restorative justice is developing theory to catch up with practice. Linda Harvey Program Director and Founder of the Restorative Justice Council on Sexual Misconduct in Faith Communities, USA
“Dr. Theo Gavrielides’ book provides a special journey from the underlying theoretical foundations to the daily practice of restorative justice. By his thought-provoking and critical approach, he gifts the restorative justice field with an essential analysis that bridges theory and practice in an interdisciplinary and multisectoral way” Borbala Fellegi, researcher and lecturer at the ELTE University, consultant of the Ministry of Justice in Hungary in the field of restorative justice, Hungary
Research Interests:
Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice in Schools, Restorative Justice, Reentry, Evidence-Base, Restorative Justice and its applications, Restorative Justice and Victimology, and 14 moreRestorative Justice in Africa, Restorative justice and sexual violence, Restorative Justice and Victim's Needs, Restorative Justice and Rape, Juvenile justice, Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, Restorative Justiceedit, Indigenous Restorative Justice Practice, Human rights and Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice and Retributive Justice, Restorative justice and responsive regulation with complex problems., Restorative Justice in Europe, Legislation on Restorative Justice, and Restorative justice in Criminal law
Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that has plagued most societies throughout history and the world; affecting women, men, boys and girls alike, in a myriad of different ways. Typically, how the issue is conceptualised and... more
Domestic violence is a pervasive problem that has plagued most societies throughout history and the world; affecting women, men, boys and girls alike, in a myriad of different ways. Typically, how the issue is conceptualised and addressed, hinges greatly on cultural norms, formal and informal practices of conflict resolution and legal frameworks.
This ebook addresses the sensitive and controversial topic of using restorative justice in cases of domestic violence. Through an evidence-based manner, it purports to bring forward new insights and reflections acquired through recent fieldwork with victims, offenders and restorative justice practitioners. Most importantly, it makes firm assertions while recognising the need for caution and without disregarding potential opposing arguments.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 8
PROBLEM STATEMENT 8
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SOCIAL JUSTICE 11
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 12
DEFINITIONAL AGREEMENTS 17
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 17
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE 18
VICTIM 20
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 20
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE UK 21
THE GENERAL PICTURE 21
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND KEY CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES 24
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN THE UK 30
AN OVERVIEW 30
KEY PLAYERS 32
TRAINING AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE STANDARDS 33
FINANCING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 34
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 37
ACADEMIC AND POLITICAL COMMENTARY 37
CAN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE BE USED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES? 40
REDEFINING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE- RESTORATIVE JUSTICE VS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROCESS 41
UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 42
ON-GOING SUPPORT SERVICES, REHABILITATION AND DIALOGUE 43
REINTERGRATIVE SHAMING AND HEALING 44
NEW RESEARCH INSIGHTS AND FINDINGS 45
SOME NORMATIVE REFLECTIONS 47
LEARNING TO RECONCILE: THE TWO MODELS OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 48
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS 51
BIBLIOGRAPHY
This ebook addresses the sensitive and controversial topic of using restorative justice in cases of domestic violence. Through an evidence-based manner, it purports to bring forward new insights and reflections acquired through recent fieldwork with victims, offenders and restorative justice practitioners. Most importantly, it makes firm assertions while recognising the need for caution and without disregarding potential opposing arguments.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 8
PROBLEM STATEMENT 8
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SOCIAL JUSTICE 11
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 12
DEFINITIONAL AGREEMENTS 17
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 17
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE 18
VICTIM 20
VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 20
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE UK 21
THE GENERAL PICTURE 21
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND KEY CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES 24
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE IN THE UK 30
AN OVERVIEW 30
KEY PLAYERS 32
TRAINING AND RESTORATIVE JUSTICE STANDARDS 33
FINANCING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 34
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 37
ACADEMIC AND POLITICAL COMMENTARY 37
CAN RESTORATIVE JUSTICE BE USED FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES? 40
REDEFINING RESTORATIVE JUSTICE- RESTORATIVE JUSTICE VS RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROCESS 41
UNDERSTANDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 42
ON-GOING SUPPORT SERVICES, REHABILITATION AND DIALOGUE 43
REINTERGRATIVE SHAMING AND HEALING 44
NEW RESEARCH INSIGHTS AND FINDINGS 45
SOME NORMATIVE REFLECTIONS 47
LEARNING TO RECONCILE: THE TWO MODELS OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE 48
CONCLUDING THOUGHTS 51
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Research Interests:
Domestic Violence, Gender Equality, Restorative Justice, Domestic Violence (Law), Rape and Sexual Assault Law, and 6 moreRestorative Justice in Schools, Physical Domestic Violence Against Women, Restorative Justice and Forgiveness, Restorative Practices, Restorative Justice and Victimology, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
Equality Matters for Restorative Justice £9.99 To cite this ebook: Gavrielides, T. (2018). Equality Matters for Restorative Justice, London: RJ4All Publications. ISBN 978-1-911634-03-4. by Theo Gavrielides (Author, Editor), Pat... more
Equality Matters for Restorative Justice
£9.99
To cite this ebook: Gavrielides, T. (2018). Equality Matters for Restorative Justice, London: RJ4All Publications. ISBN 978-1-911634-03-4.
by Theo Gavrielides (Author, Editor), Pat Lauderdale (Author), Annamarie Oliverio (Author), Christa Pelikan (Author), Vaso Artinopoulou (Author), Rod Earle (Author), Alison Wakefield (Author), Borbala Fellegi, Dóra Szegő.
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Restorative justice was brought back into the modern world of policy, research and practice in response to a growing disappointment from our criminal justice systems especially in relation to how it treats vulnerable groups such as those experiencing discrimination due to their race, gender, age etc. Therefore, it is surprising why equality hasn’t featured more prominently in the restorative justice discourse. This is what the Editor calls the ‘paradox of restorative justice’, and the battle field where the future of restorative justice will be fought.
This edited collection of papers written by leading equality and restorative justice scholars aims to bring to the restorative justice debate a new dimension that is yet to be explored in its own right. This refers to issues surrounding equality and restorative justice both at the normative and empirical levels. Through an evidence-based approach, case studies from around the world are presented to develop a narrative and a practical tool for considering equality matters when applying or thinking about restorative justice. Particular emphasis was given on gender and domestic violence, Indigenous peoples, gender equality and prisoners.
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Table of Contents
Preface
John Braithwaite, Australian National University (Australia)
Introductions & Acknowledgements
Theo Gavrielides
Comparing indigenous to current frameworks of restorative justice and rights
Pat Lauderdale, Faculty of Justice and Social Inquiry, Arizona State University (USA)
Annamarie Oliverio, Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University, Founder and Director of the Social Research Institute (USA)
Partnership Violence and Restorative Justice: Lessons from Austria
Christa Pelikan, Institut für Rechts- und Kriminalsoziologie – Institute for Sociology of Law and Criminology (Austria)
Violence against women and Restorative Justice: Comparative Lessons from the UK and Greece
Theo Gavrielides
Vaso Artinopoulou, Professor of Criminology and former Vice-Rector, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (Greece)
Restorative justice and the right to move on from the stigma of a criminal conviction
Rod Earle, Lecturer in Youth Justice Dept. of Health and Social Care, The Open University, (UK)
Alison Wakefield, Senior Lecturer, Director, Security Institute, Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth (UK)
Young females in custody and restorative justice: Lessons from Greece
Vaso Artinopoulou
Talks behind the walls: restorative encounters in prison settings
Borbala Fellegi, Executive Director Foresee Research Group (Hungary)
Dóra Szegő, Researcher Foresee Research Group (Hungary).
£9.99
To cite this ebook: Gavrielides, T. (2018). Equality Matters for Restorative Justice, London: RJ4All Publications. ISBN 978-1-911634-03-4.
by Theo Gavrielides (Author, Editor), Pat Lauderdale (Author), Annamarie Oliverio (Author), Christa Pelikan (Author), Vaso Artinopoulou (Author), Rod Earle (Author), Alison Wakefield (Author), Borbala Fellegi, Dóra Szegő.
A free extract is available -> EXTRACT_9781911634034
Categories: eBooks by RJ4All Publications, Restorative justice series
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Description
Restorative justice was brought back into the modern world of policy, research and practice in response to a growing disappointment from our criminal justice systems especially in relation to how it treats vulnerable groups such as those experiencing discrimination due to their race, gender, age etc. Therefore, it is surprising why equality hasn’t featured more prominently in the restorative justice discourse. This is what the Editor calls the ‘paradox of restorative justice’, and the battle field where the future of restorative justice will be fought.
This edited collection of papers written by leading equality and restorative justice scholars aims to bring to the restorative justice debate a new dimension that is yet to be explored in its own right. This refers to issues surrounding equality and restorative justice both at the normative and empirical levels. Through an evidence-based approach, case studies from around the world are presented to develop a narrative and a practical tool for considering equality matters when applying or thinking about restorative justice. Particular emphasis was given on gender and domestic violence, Indigenous peoples, gender equality and prisoners.
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Table of Contents
Preface
John Braithwaite, Australian National University (Australia)
Introductions & Acknowledgements
Theo Gavrielides
Comparing indigenous to current frameworks of restorative justice and rights
Pat Lauderdale, Faculty of Justice and Social Inquiry, Arizona State University (USA)
Annamarie Oliverio, Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University, Founder and Director of the Social Research Institute (USA)
Partnership Violence and Restorative Justice: Lessons from Austria
Christa Pelikan, Institut für Rechts- und Kriminalsoziologie – Institute for Sociology of Law and Criminology (Austria)
Violence against women and Restorative Justice: Comparative Lessons from the UK and Greece
Theo Gavrielides
Vaso Artinopoulou, Professor of Criminology and former Vice-Rector, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (Greece)
Restorative justice and the right to move on from the stigma of a criminal conviction
Rod Earle, Lecturer in Youth Justice Dept. of Health and Social Care, The Open University, (UK)
Alison Wakefield, Senior Lecturer, Director, Security Institute, Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth (UK)
Young females in custody and restorative justice: Lessons from Greece
Vaso Artinopoulou
Talks behind the walls: restorative encounters in prison settings
Borbala Fellegi, Executive Director Foresee Research Group (Hungary)
Dóra Szegő, Researcher Foresee Research Group (Hungary).
Research Interests:
Equality Studies, Human Rights Law, Human Rights, Gender Equality, Restorative Justice, and 11 moreEquality and Diversity, Equality, Gender equality policy, Restorative Justice in Schools, Equality and Non Discrimination, Restorative Justice and Social Work, Equality Law, Prison and Corrections Reforms, Restorative Justice, Retributive or Restorative Justice as Punishment, Restorative Justice and Victimology, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
Human rights and restorative justice are rarely brought under the same spotlight despite their normative similarities. In fact, this gap becomes even more apparent when put in the context of policy and practice internationally. Firstly,... more
Human rights and restorative justice are rarely brought under the same spotlight despite their normative similarities. In fact, this gap becomes even more apparent when put in the context of policy and practice internationally. Firstly, there is a developing gap between public perception and evidence-based depiction of crime. Secondly, scholarly debates are rarely reflected in criminal justice policy and legislation. This failure has an impact on recidivism, the spiralling costs of penal interventions, but most importantly on how we view our interpersonal and inter-communal relationships.
This unique collection of papers brings together international leading experts in human rights and restorative justice to address a gap in the literature. From reconstructing and restorative human rights for restorative justice to addressing issues such as the standardisation of restorative justice, this edited volume is a must read for researchers, practitioners and campaigners.
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Table of content
Introduction & Acknowledgements
Dr. Theo Gavrielides
Living in a relational and moral universe
Prof. Daniel Van Ness, Executive Director of the Centre for Justice and Reconciliation, Prison Fellowship International, Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University School of Law, USA
Reconstructing and restoring human rights
Prof. Colin Harvey, School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland
Bridging restorative justice and human rights for youth justice
Dr. Theo Gavrielides, Founder and Director of The IARS International Institute and the Restorative Justice for All institute; Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Restorative Justice of Simon Fraser University; Visiting Professor at Buckinghamshire New University.
Justice, education and human rights: partnerships, policies and progress in the UK
Prof. Richard Grimes, Faculty of Law, Charles University, Prague (Czech Republic), and Access to Justice consultant
Human rights-based restorative justice for violence against young women: looking at Greece and the UK
Dr. Theo Gavrielides and Prof. Vaso Artinopoulou, Professor of Criminology and Vice-Rector, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece
The position of juvenile offenders in Hungary: policy and practice on restorative justice and human rights
Dr. Tunde Andrea Barabas, Head of Department, National Institute of Criminology, Hungary
An approach to empathy building and reconciliation: the case of Turkish, Greek and Cypriot youth
Prof. Maria Hadjipavlou, Department of Social and Political Science, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
Restorative justice and human rights in a democratic society
Prof. Lode Walgrave, Professor of Criminology at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, and chair of the International Network for Research in Restorative Justice for Juveniles
The standardisation of restorative justice
Prof. Gerry Johnstone, Professor of Law, University of Hull, Director, MA in Restorative Justice Research Director, University of Hull Law School.
This unique collection of papers brings together international leading experts in human rights and restorative justice to address a gap in the literature. From reconstructing and restorative human rights for restorative justice to addressing issues such as the standardisation of restorative justice, this edited volume is a must read for researchers, practitioners and campaigners.
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Table of content
Introduction & Acknowledgements
Dr. Theo Gavrielides
Living in a relational and moral universe
Prof. Daniel Van Ness, Executive Director of the Centre for Justice and Reconciliation, Prison Fellowship International, Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University School of Law, USA
Reconstructing and restoring human rights
Prof. Colin Harvey, School of Law, Queen’s University Belfast, Northern Ireland
Bridging restorative justice and human rights for youth justice
Dr. Theo Gavrielides, Founder and Director of The IARS International Institute and the Restorative Justice for All institute; Adjunct Professor at the Centre for Restorative Justice of Simon Fraser University; Visiting Professor at Buckinghamshire New University.
Justice, education and human rights: partnerships, policies and progress in the UK
Prof. Richard Grimes, Faculty of Law, Charles University, Prague (Czech Republic), and Access to Justice consultant
Human rights-based restorative justice for violence against young women: looking at Greece and the UK
Dr. Theo Gavrielides and Prof. Vaso Artinopoulou, Professor of Criminology and Vice-Rector, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, Greece
The position of juvenile offenders in Hungary: policy and practice on restorative justice and human rights
Dr. Tunde Andrea Barabas, Head of Department, National Institute of Criminology, Hungary
An approach to empathy building and reconciliation: the case of Turkish, Greek and Cypriot youth
Prof. Maria Hadjipavlou, Department of Social and Political Science, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
Restorative justice and human rights in a democratic society
Prof. Lode Walgrave, Professor of Criminology at Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, and chair of the International Network for Research in Restorative Justice for Juveniles
The standardisation of restorative justice
Prof. Gerry Johnstone, Professor of Law, University of Hull, Director, MA in Restorative Justice Research Director, University of Hull Law School.
Research Interests:
Human Rights Law, Human Rights, International Human Rights Law, Human Rights Education, Restorative Justice, and 11 moreCyprus conflict, Cyprus, History of Human Rights, Punishment and Prisons, Prisons, The Cyprus Problem, European Court of Human Rights, Restorative Justice in Schools, Restorative Justice and Social Work, Restorative Justice and Victimology, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
Esta é a tradução para a língua portuguesa da 2ª edição de ‘Teoria e Prática da Justiça Restaurativa: abordando a discrepância’, um livro inovador que examina a lacuna prejudicial entre a teoria da Justiça Restaurativa e sua aplicação,... more
Esta é a tradução para a língua portuguesa da 2ª edição de ‘Teoria e Prática da Justiça Restaurativa: abordando a discrepância’, um livro inovador que examina a lacuna prejudicial entre a teoria da Justiça Restaurativa e sua aplicação, nos EUA, na Europa e em vários países ocidentais (internacionalmente). Os dados foram produzidos a partir de quatro investigações internacionais com mais de 300 profissionais da Justiça Restaurativa, usando uma combinação de metodologias qualitativas, incluindo questionários, entrevistas e grupos focais. A 2ª edição fornece atualizações críticas acerca de pesquisas, políticas públicas e práticas de Justiça Restaurativa.
Os projetos de Justiça Restaurativa buscam restaurar a paz, depois que um crime foi cometido, envolvendo em diálogo vítimas, ofensores e representantes da comunidade. Estudos anteriores analisados pelo Dr. Gavrielides atribuíram a esses programas benefícios tais como menor reincidência e níveis mais altos de satisfação com os resultados entre vítimas, ofensores e representantes da comunidade, em comparação com o sistema de justiça criminal tradicional. No entanto, o programa de pesquisa de sete anos do autor descobriu uma lacuna generalizada entre os princípios da Justiça Restaurativa e as atuais operações da Justiça Restaurativa.
Essa lacuna é atribuída a dificuldades comuns, tais como financiamento insuficiente para a Justiça Restaurativa, treinamento e credenciamento inadequados de profissionais, falta de fé e de comprometimento entre os funcionários, além de haver a tendência de que a Justiça Restaurativa torne-se, com o passar do tempo, cada vez mais semelhante ao sistema de justiça criminal padrão. O Dr. Gavrielides alerta que, se esses problemas não forem corrigidos, os valores e benefícios originais da Justiça Restaurativa podem nunca ser realizados.
Os projetos de Justiça Restaurativa buscam restaurar a paz, depois que um crime foi cometido, envolvendo em diálogo vítimas, ofensores e representantes da comunidade. Estudos anteriores analisados pelo Dr. Gavrielides atribuíram a esses programas benefícios tais como menor reincidência e níveis mais altos de satisfação com os resultados entre vítimas, ofensores e representantes da comunidade, em comparação com o sistema de justiça criminal tradicional. No entanto, o programa de pesquisa de sete anos do autor descobriu uma lacuna generalizada entre os princípios da Justiça Restaurativa e as atuais operações da Justiça Restaurativa.
Essa lacuna é atribuída a dificuldades comuns, tais como financiamento insuficiente para a Justiça Restaurativa, treinamento e credenciamento inadequados de profissionais, falta de fé e de comprometimento entre os funcionários, além de haver a tendência de que a Justiça Restaurativa torne-se, com o passar do tempo, cada vez mais semelhante ao sistema de justiça criminal padrão. O Dr. Gavrielides alerta que, se esses problemas não forem corrigidos, os valores e benefícios originais da Justiça Restaurativa podem nunca ser realizados.
Research Interests:
Restorative Justice, Acesso à Justiça, Justiça, Teorias Da Justiça, Justiça Restaurativa, and 7 moreJustiça Restaurativa Nas Escolas, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, A Construção da SociedadeCivil através da Justiça Restaurativa no Brasi, justiça Criminal, justiça juvenil restaurativa, Justiça Restaurativa e Violência Doméstica , and Justiça Restaurativa e Conflito Doméstico
The socio-economic impacts of the global COVID19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and persistent inequalities have taken communities to the streets. The implications of street group violence for governments across the world spark... more
The socio-economic impacts of the global COVID19 pandemic, the Black Lives Matter movement and persistent inequalities have taken communities to the streets. The implications of street group violence for governments across the world spark a new debate on the appropriateness of restorative approaches in relieving the overstretched and costly criminal justice system. Despite the impressive literature on restorative justice, the potential and indeed viability of its paradigm with street group violence, such as riots, remain largely unexplored.
This timely ebook uses the case study method to investigate four examples in India, Greece, Canada and England, where restorative justice is considered within the context of street group violence. Key issues are identified and recommendations are posited, as new policies, practices and research are being proposed in this grey area of restorative justice.
This timely ebook uses the case study method to investigate four examples in India, Greece, Canada and England, where restorative justice is considered within the context of street group violence. Key issues are identified and recommendations are posited, as new policies, practices and research are being proposed in this grey area of restorative justice.
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This edited collection brings together 25 real case studies (plus 2 bonus case studies) written by leading practitioners from around the world. The case studies cover issues such as domestic violence, murder, hate crimes, theft and youth... more
This edited collection brings together 25 real case studies (plus 2 bonus case studies) written by leading practitioners from around the world. The case studies cover issues such as domestic violence, murder, hate crimes, theft and youth violence.
Table of contents
Introduction: Dr. Theo Gavrielides
Case study 1: Restorative justice & murder – Indiana, USA | Bill Pelke
Case Study 2: Restorative justice & theft – Surrey, England | Dr Bettina Jung
Case Study 3: Restorative justice & human rights education, England | Prof. Richard Grimes
Case Study 4: Restorative justice & bike theft – Stockport, England | Project Cycloan, Stockport Council, Youth Offending Service
Case Study 5: Restorative justice & school altercations – Rochester, USA | James A Termotto Sr
Case Study 6: Restorative justice & theft – London, England | Ben Lyon
Case Study 7: Intimate Partner Violence by female & Restorative Justice, New Zealand | Dr Anne Hayden
Case Study 8: Restorative justice & race inequality – Hawaii, USA | Lorenn Walker
Case Study 9: Restorative justice & drunken driving causing death, Scotland | Ben Lyon
Case Study 10: Restorative justice & Assault, England | Gillian Cox
Case Study 11: Restorative justice & assault – Huddersfield, England | Michael Bunting
Case Study 12: Restorative justice & vandalism – Kitchener, Canada | Judah Oudshoorn
Case Study 13: Restorative Justice and youth gangs, Somerset- England | Brenda Smith
Case Study 14: Restorative Justice and bullying, Somerset- England | Brenda Smit
Case Study 15: Restorative Justice and bullying, Somerset- England | Brenda Smith
Case Study 16: Restorative Justice and assault, Somerset- England | Brenda Smith
Case Study 17: Restorative Justice and rape, Denmark | Karin Sten Madsen
Case Study 18: Restorative justice in prison – Canada| Judah Oudshoorn
Case Study 19: Restorative Justice and vandalism, Wales – UK | Carol Slater
Case Study 20: Restorative Justice & School Sexual Harassment, Maryland – USA | Lauren Abramson
Case Study 21: Restorative Justice and Neighbourhood Conflict, USA | Written by Lauren Abramson, Case facilitated by Misty Fae
Case Study 22: Restorative Justice and theft by youth, Maryland – USA | Written by Lauren Abramson, Case facilitated by Nel Andrews
Case Study 23: Restorative Justice and theft by youth, Maryland – USA | Written by Lauren Abramson, Case facilitated by Cynthia Lemons
Case Study 24: Restorative justice and theft, London – UK | Monica Paladin
Case 25: My Experience with Restorative Justice, Canada | Margot Van Sluytman
Bonus Case study 1: Restorative Justice & in-prison conflict – West Midlands, England | Ben Lyon & Barbara Tudor
Bonus Case study 2: Restorative justice & burglary – Belfast, Northern Ireland | Ben Lyon
Table of contents
Introduction: Dr. Theo Gavrielides
Case study 1: Restorative justice & murder – Indiana, USA | Bill Pelke
Case Study 2: Restorative justice & theft – Surrey, England | Dr Bettina Jung
Case Study 3: Restorative justice & human rights education, England | Prof. Richard Grimes
Case Study 4: Restorative justice & bike theft – Stockport, England | Project Cycloan, Stockport Council, Youth Offending Service
Case Study 5: Restorative justice & school altercations – Rochester, USA | James A Termotto Sr
Case Study 6: Restorative justice & theft – London, England | Ben Lyon
Case Study 7: Intimate Partner Violence by female & Restorative Justice, New Zealand | Dr Anne Hayden
Case Study 8: Restorative justice & race inequality – Hawaii, USA | Lorenn Walker
Case Study 9: Restorative justice & drunken driving causing death, Scotland | Ben Lyon
Case Study 10: Restorative justice & Assault, England | Gillian Cox
Case Study 11: Restorative justice & assault – Huddersfield, England | Michael Bunting
Case Study 12: Restorative justice & vandalism – Kitchener, Canada | Judah Oudshoorn
Case Study 13: Restorative Justice and youth gangs, Somerset- England | Brenda Smith
Case Study 14: Restorative Justice and bullying, Somerset- England | Brenda Smit
Case Study 15: Restorative Justice and bullying, Somerset- England | Brenda Smith
Case Study 16: Restorative Justice and assault, Somerset- England | Brenda Smith
Case Study 17: Restorative Justice and rape, Denmark | Karin Sten Madsen
Case Study 18: Restorative justice in prison – Canada| Judah Oudshoorn
Case Study 19: Restorative Justice and vandalism, Wales – UK | Carol Slater
Case Study 20: Restorative Justice & School Sexual Harassment, Maryland – USA | Lauren Abramson
Case Study 21: Restorative Justice and Neighbourhood Conflict, USA | Written by Lauren Abramson, Case facilitated by Misty Fae
Case Study 22: Restorative Justice and theft by youth, Maryland – USA | Written by Lauren Abramson, Case facilitated by Nel Andrews
Case Study 23: Restorative Justice and theft by youth, Maryland – USA | Written by Lauren Abramson, Case facilitated by Cynthia Lemons
Case Study 24: Restorative justice and theft, London – UK | Monica Paladin
Case 25: My Experience with Restorative Justice, Canada | Margot Van Sluytman
Bonus Case study 1: Restorative Justice & in-prison conflict – West Midlands, England | Ben Lyon & Barbara Tudor
Bonus Case study 2: Restorative justice & burglary – Belfast, Northern Ireland | Ben Lyon
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Edited by two leading restorative justice scholars from the West and East, this unique e-book bridges a gap in the literature by bringing together new evidence on the application of restorative practices in educational settings. The book... more
Edited by two leading restorative justice scholars from the West and East, this unique e-book bridges a gap in the literature by bringing together new evidence on the application of restorative practices in educational settings. The book has two aims. First, it builds a bridge between the restorative justice world in the East with that of the West. The volume demonstrates how similar the theoretical and practical experiences are in the two sides of the world. It presents us with evidence of what works in policy, research and practice and allows us to make comparisons for the future. Secondly, the book challenges restorative justice which is often seen through the narrow lenses of the criminal justice system.
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Dr. Dennis S.W. Wong is a Professor of Criminology and Social Work at Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Associate Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong. His areas of expertise include juvenile delinquency, bullying studies and restorative justice. Prof Wong is honorary consultant on youth drugs abuse, school bullying and offenders’ rehabilitation for governmental organisations.
Dr. Gavrielides is an international expert in human rights, youth policy and restorative justice. He is the Founder and Director of Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All). Dr. Gavrielides is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, the Youth Voice Journal and the Internet Journal of Restorative Justice. He has published extensively in the areas of youth justice, crime, antisocial behaviour, victims, human rights, equality and justice.
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“It is arrogant indeed to think that schools in the west have all the answers and we are somehow more advanced in our thinking and practice. The scope of the chapters in this book travails many of the issues that face schools and systems everywhere. This book is highly recommended for anyone practicing, studying or legislating restorative justice in educational settings. Restorative practice is who we are, not what we do!”. Margaret Thorsborne, Restorative practitioner, trainer, facilitator and author.
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Dr. Dennis S.W. Wong is a Professor of Criminology and Social Work at Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences, and Associate Dean of College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, City University of Hong Kong. His areas of expertise include juvenile delinquency, bullying studies and restorative justice. Prof Wong is honorary consultant on youth drugs abuse, school bullying and offenders’ rehabilitation for governmental organisations.
Dr. Gavrielides is an international expert in human rights, youth policy and restorative justice. He is the Founder and Director of Restorative Justice for All (RJ4All). Dr. Gavrielides is the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, the Youth Voice Journal and the Internet Journal of Restorative Justice. He has published extensively in the areas of youth justice, crime, antisocial behaviour, victims, human rights, equality and justice.
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“It is arrogant indeed to think that schools in the west have all the answers and we are somehow more advanced in our thinking and practice. The scope of the chapters in this book travails many of the issues that face schools and systems everywhere. This book is highly recommended for anyone practicing, studying or legislating restorative justice in educational settings. Restorative practice is who we are, not what we do!”. Margaret Thorsborne, Restorative practitioner, trainer, facilitator and author.
Research Interests:
Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice in Schools, Restorative Justice and Social Work, Restorative Justice and its applications, Restorative Justice and Victimology, and 4 moreRestorative Justice In Latin America, Restorative Justice As Experiment Component In Schools, Healing, Restorative Justice and Reconciliation, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
The full ebook can be accessed from https://www.rj4allpublications.com/product/rjart/ COVID19 and its socio-economic impacts created a new pandemic – mental illness. The top down clinical models for mental health are limited in their... more
The full ebook can be accessed from https://www.rj4allpublications.com/product/rjart/
COVID19 and its socio-economic impacts created a new pandemic – mental illness. The top down clinical models for mental health are limited in their reach for relationship building and power sharing. This ground-breaking ebook introduces to the extant literature and future practice the concept of “restorative justice art”. Drawing from the theories and practices of restorative justice, the ebook provides a narrative but also a practical guide on how to implement restorative justice art for healing and mental health restoration. The ebook argues that restorative justice art can be a tool that can be used beyond mental health settings including prisons, schools, workplaces and other top down structures within institutions.
The e-book includes images as well as evidences from restorative justice art pilots that were carried out in several countries during 2021-23. It also includes a four-step guide with original art used as prompts to achieve a healing effect and restoration through art.
COVID19 and its socio-economic impacts created a new pandemic – mental illness. The top down clinical models for mental health are limited in their reach for relationship building and power sharing. This ground-breaking ebook introduces to the extant literature and future practice the concept of “restorative justice art”. Drawing from the theories and practices of restorative justice, the ebook provides a narrative but also a practical guide on how to implement restorative justice art for healing and mental health restoration. The ebook argues that restorative justice art can be a tool that can be used beyond mental health settings including prisons, schools, workplaces and other top down structures within institutions.
The e-book includes images as well as evidences from restorative justice art pilots that were carried out in several countries during 2021-23. It also includes a four-step guide with original art used as prompts to achieve a healing effect and restoration through art.
Research Interests:
Performing Arts, Art Theory, Mental Health, Contemporary Art, Restorative Justice, and 8 moreMental Health Counseling, Restorative Justice in Schools, Prison and Corrections Reforms, Restorative Justice, Restorative Practices, Councelling Psychogy, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, Councelling and Education, and Experiential Psychotherapy and Councelling
This ground-breaking collection dares to take the next step in the advancement of an autonomous, inter-disciplinary restorative justice field of study. It brings together criminology, social psychology, legal theory, neuroscience,... more
This ground-breaking collection dares to take the next step in the advancement of an autonomous, inter-disciplinary restorative justice field of study. It brings together criminology, social psychology, legal theory, neuroscience, affect-script psychology, sociology, forensic mental health, political sciences, psychology and positive psychology to articulate for the first time a psychological concept of restorative justice.
To this end, the book studies the power structures of the restorative justice movement, the very psychology, motivations and emotions of the practitioners who implement it as well as the drivers of its theoreticians and researchers. Furthermore, it examines the strengths and weakness of our own societies and the communities that are called to participate as parties in restorative justice. Their own biases, hunger for power and control, fears and hopes are investigated. The psychology and dynamics between those it aims to reach as well as those who are funding it, including policy makers and politicians, are looked into. All these questions lead to creating an understanding of the psychology of restorative justice. The book is essential reading for academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners and campaigners.
To this end, the book studies the power structures of the restorative justice movement, the very psychology, motivations and emotions of the practitioners who implement it as well as the drivers of its theoreticians and researchers. Furthermore, it examines the strengths and weakness of our own societies and the communities that are called to participate as parties in restorative justice. Their own biases, hunger for power and control, fears and hopes are investigated. The psychology and dynamics between those it aims to reach as well as those who are funding it, including policy makers and politicians, are looked into. All these questions lead to creating an understanding of the psychology of restorative justice. The book is essential reading for academics, researchers, policymakers, practitioners and campaigners.
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This up-to-date resource on restorative justice theory and practice is the literature’s most comprehensive and authoritative review of original research in new and contested areas. Bringing together contributors from across a range of... more
This up-to-date resource on restorative justice theory and practice is the literature’s most comprehensive and authoritative review of original research in new and contested areas.
Bringing together contributors from across a range of jurisdictions, disciplines and legal traditions, this edited collection provides a concise, but critical review of existing theory and practice in restorative justice. Authors identify key developments, theoretical arguments and new empirical evidence, evaluating their merits and demerits, before turning the reader’s attention to further concerns informing and improving the future of restorative justice. Divided into four parts, the Handbook includes papers written by leading scholars on new theory, empirical evidence of implementation, critiques and the future of restorative justice.
This companion is essential reading for scholars of restorative justice, criminology, social theory, psychology, law, human rights and criminal justice, as well as researchers, policymakers, practitioners and campaigners from around the world.
Bringing together contributors from across a range of jurisdictions, disciplines and legal traditions, this edited collection provides a concise, but critical review of existing theory and practice in restorative justice. Authors identify key developments, theoretical arguments and new empirical evidence, evaluating their merits and demerits, before turning the reader’s attention to further concerns informing and improving the future of restorative justice. Divided into four parts, the Handbook includes papers written by leading scholars on new theory, empirical evidence of implementation, critiques and the future of restorative justice.
This companion is essential reading for scholars of restorative justice, criminology, social theory, psychology, law, human rights and criminal justice, as well as researchers, policymakers, practitioners and campaigners from around the world.
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Comparative Criminal Justice has been the topic of investigation for decades. This ground breaking book introduces and defines the concept of "Comparative Restorative Justice". The edited collection takes the first step in presenting... more
Comparative Criminal Justice has been the topic of investigation for decades. This ground breaking book introduces and defines the concept of "Comparative Restorative Justice". The edited collection takes the first step in presenting evidence of restorative justice theory and practice comparatively. The book’s aim is to compare the implementation and theoretical development of restorative justice using three different criteria that also reflect the volume’s structure.
First, it compares restorative practices in relation to their implementing environment let that be cultural, political or societal. Second, it looks at obstacles and enablers in relation to the criminal justice system and whether inquisitorial versus adversarial jurisdictions impact on how restorative justice is regulated and implemented. Finally, Part III compares the reasons that drive governments, regional bodies and practitioners to implement restorative justice and whether these impetuses impact on ultimate delivery.
First, it compares restorative practices in relation to their implementing environment let that be cultural, political or societal. Second, it looks at obstacles and enablers in relation to the criminal justice system and whether inquisitorial versus adversarial jurisdictions impact on how restorative justice is regulated and implemented. Finally, Part III compares the reasons that drive governments, regional bodies and practitioners to implement restorative justice and whether these impetuses impact on ultimate delivery.
Research Interests:
Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice, Comparative Criminal Justice, Comparative Legal Studies; Access to Justice; ADR; Comparative Family Law; Children's Rights; LGBTI rights, Restorative Justice in Schools, and 6 morePrison and Corrections Reforms, Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice and Victimology, Restorative Justice In Latin America, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, Guilt, shame, restorative justice, and Restorative Justice & African Reparations
We are living in a world where power abuse has become the new norm, as well as the biggest, silent driver of persistent inequalities, racism and human rights violations. The COVID-19 socio-economic consequences can only be compared with... more
We are living in a world where power abuse has become the new norm, as well as the biggest, silent driver of persistent inequalities, racism and human rights violations. The COVID-19 socio-economic consequences can only be compared with those that followed World War II. As humanity is getting to grips with them, this timely book challenges current thinking, while creating a much needed normative and practical framework for revealing and challenging the power structures that feed our subconscious feelings of despair and defeatism.
Structured around the four concepts of power, race, justice and restorative justice, the book uses empirical new data and normative analysis to reconstruct the way we prevent power abuse and harm at the inter-personal, inter-community and international levels. This book offers new lenses, which allow us to view power, race and justice in a modern reality where communities have been silenced, but through restorative justice are gaining voice. The book is enriched with case studies written by survivors, practitioners and those with direct experiences of power abuse and inequality. Through robust research methodologies, Gavrielides’s new monograph reveals new forms of slavery, while creating a new, philosophical framework for restorative punishment through the acknowledgement of pain and the use of catharsis for internal transformation and individual empowerment. This is a powerful and timely book that generates much needed hope.
Through a multi-disciplinary dialogue that uses philosophy and critical theory, social sciences, criminology, law, psychology and human rights, the book opens new avenues for practitioners, researchers and policy makers internationally.
Structured around the four concepts of power, race, justice and restorative justice, the book uses empirical new data and normative analysis to reconstruct the way we prevent power abuse and harm at the inter-personal, inter-community and international levels. This book offers new lenses, which allow us to view power, race and justice in a modern reality where communities have been silenced, but through restorative justice are gaining voice. The book is enriched with case studies written by survivors, practitioners and those with direct experiences of power abuse and inequality. Through robust research methodologies, Gavrielides’s new monograph reveals new forms of slavery, while creating a new, philosophical framework for restorative punishment through the acknowledgement of pain and the use of catharsis for internal transformation and individual empowerment. This is a powerful and timely book that generates much needed hope.
Through a multi-disciplinary dialogue that uses philosophy and critical theory, social sciences, criminology, law, psychology and human rights, the book opens new avenues for practitioners, researchers and policy makers internationally.
Research Interests:
Race and Racism, Race and Ethnicity, Restorative Justice, Philosophy Of Race, Critical Race Theory and Whiteness theory, and 9 moreGender and Race, Power relations, Crime Victims, Victims, Restorative Justice in Schools, Victims of Crime, Victims and Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse, Victims Rights, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
Despite the clear connections between psychology, restorative justice, and peace across national and institutional contexts, there has been little direct engagement between the field of peace psychology and the growing theory,... more
Despite the clear connections between psychology, restorative justice, and peace across national and institutional contexts, there has been little direct engagement between the field of peace psychology and the growing theory, implementation, and research of restorative justice.
This timely collection of chapters written by international experts bridges the gap between peace psychology and restorative justice. The Editors combined their respective fields of expertise to start a much-needed debate on the potential but also risks that are associated when implementing restorative justice in the peace psychology field. The volume highlights how psychological theory and research can inform and evaluate the potential of restorative practices in formal and informal educational settings as well as the criminal justice space. The chapters cover both negative and positive peace across levels while introducing the reader to various case studies from across the world. All in all, the book explores how restorative justice can promote positive peace through its connection fostering dialogue, empathy, forgiveness, and other key psychological elements of peace.
This timely collection of chapters written by international experts bridges the gap between peace psychology and restorative justice. The Editors combined their respective fields of expertise to start a much-needed debate on the potential but also risks that are associated when implementing restorative justice in the peace psychology field. The volume highlights how psychological theory and research can inform and evaluate the potential of restorative practices in formal and informal educational settings as well as the criminal justice space. The chapters cover both negative and positive peace across levels while introducing the reader to various case studies from across the world. All in all, the book explores how restorative justice can promote positive peace through its connection fostering dialogue, empathy, forgiveness, and other key psychological elements of peace.
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Human Rights & Prevention of Violent Extremism Seminar Proceedings of the 18th Informal ASEM Seminar on Human Rights 5-8 November 2018 Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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According to Eurostat statistics, a total of 3.8 million people immigrated to one of the EU-28 Member States during 2014, while at least 2.8 million emigrants were reported to have left an EU Member State. Germany reported the largest... more
According to Eurostat statistics, a total of 3.8 million people immigrated to one of the EU-28 Member States during
2014, while at least 2.8 million emigrants were reported to have left an EU Member State. Germany reported the
largest total number of immigrants (884.9 thousand) in 2014, followed by the United Kingdom (632.0 thousand), Spain
(305.5 thousand) and Italy (277.6 thousand). Poland reported a total number of 222.3 thousand, while the respective
number for Greece was 59 thousand. Regarding the gender distribution of immigrants to the EU Member States in
2014, there were slightly more men than women (53 % compared with 47 %).
Immigrants face persistent issues impacting on their integration and employment. Very often, newly arrived migrants
struggle to find a decent job, while they are faced with a number of integration issues including gender inequality and
cultural bias. Furthermore, many experience long periods of inactivity, unemployment, or long tenures in the so-called
3Ds job: Dirty, Dangerous and Demanding and are often not adequately paid or regularly insured.
Moreover, when migrants are skilled and qualified in their country of origin, they experience “brain waste”, face
difficulties in putting their qualification to good use and therefore are at risk of frustration and demotivation. On the
other hand, not being able to fully profit of the skills and capacities of migrants is also an unnecessary waste for the
countries of destination, who are not in measure to fruitfully build on the competences of their migrant workers.
A recent report by Benton, et. al. (2014) pointed out that one of the ways to overcome these difficulties is the early
provision of relevant career advice, with specialized work-force and dedicated service organizations. However, there is
a lack of tailored and adequate understanding of the real needs and challenges faced by migrants particularly in relation
to issues impacting on their gender. The guidance sector remains quite heterogeneous and there are no requirements
for quality standards or for the qualification of staff. This is why more and more professionals as well as representatives
of users claim compulsory quality standards and guidelines.
Based on the above mentioned issues, the project titled “Move On - Migration & Gender: Vocational and Educational
Counselling” aims to contribute to the strengthening of the skills of professionals who provide educational and career
guidance as well as counselling to EU migrants, with a focus on gender and cultural sensitivity. Move On project
is a highly innovative project aiming to share, develop and transfer effective practices, training and knowledge of
professionals working with migrants and refugees.
The project is supported by the Erasmus+ Programme, under KA2 “Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of
Good Practices: Strategic Partnerships for adult education”. It is coordinated by the IARS International Institute (United
Kingdom) in partnership with Anziani E Non Solo (Italy), beramí berufliche Integration e.V. (Germany), KMOP – Family
and Childcare Centre (Greece), Associazione Progetto Arcobaleno Onlus (Italy), Association for Legal Intervention – SIP
(Poland) and SURT (Spain).
As part of the project’s Intellectual Output 1, titled “State of the art gender and diversity sensitive educational and
counselling methods”, all partner organisations conducted research with the aim to depict the situation regarding
immigrant integration in the labour markets of the project involved countries, with emphasis on gender issues, as
well as the corresponding vocational counselling and training services addressed to immigrants. In addition, the
research aimed at the presentation of relevant good or promising practices pertaining to the provision of counselling
and training services to immigrants, with emphasis on gender and cultural diversity issues, which constitute the
state of the art. The findings of the research will contribute to the creation of an educational course for continuing
professional development, certified by IARS International Institute, which will be addressed to professionals offering
career counselling and professional orientation services. The educational course will take into account gender and
cultural diversity issues.
The present document is a comparative report of the six (6) national studies which were written in the native languages
of partners. It presents the main findings from the desk and the field research conducted in Germany, Greece, Italy,
Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom and some key recommendations.
2014, while at least 2.8 million emigrants were reported to have left an EU Member State. Germany reported the
largest total number of immigrants (884.9 thousand) in 2014, followed by the United Kingdom (632.0 thousand), Spain
(305.5 thousand) and Italy (277.6 thousand). Poland reported a total number of 222.3 thousand, while the respective
number for Greece was 59 thousand. Regarding the gender distribution of immigrants to the EU Member States in
2014, there were slightly more men than women (53 % compared with 47 %).
Immigrants face persistent issues impacting on their integration and employment. Very often, newly arrived migrants
struggle to find a decent job, while they are faced with a number of integration issues including gender inequality and
cultural bias. Furthermore, many experience long periods of inactivity, unemployment, or long tenures in the so-called
3Ds job: Dirty, Dangerous and Demanding and are often not adequately paid or regularly insured.
Moreover, when migrants are skilled and qualified in their country of origin, they experience “brain waste”, face
difficulties in putting their qualification to good use and therefore are at risk of frustration and demotivation. On the
other hand, not being able to fully profit of the skills and capacities of migrants is also an unnecessary waste for the
countries of destination, who are not in measure to fruitfully build on the competences of their migrant workers.
A recent report by Benton, et. al. (2014) pointed out that one of the ways to overcome these difficulties is the early
provision of relevant career advice, with specialized work-force and dedicated service organizations. However, there is
a lack of tailored and adequate understanding of the real needs and challenges faced by migrants particularly in relation
to issues impacting on their gender. The guidance sector remains quite heterogeneous and there are no requirements
for quality standards or for the qualification of staff. This is why more and more professionals as well as representatives
of users claim compulsory quality standards and guidelines.
Based on the above mentioned issues, the project titled “Move On - Migration & Gender: Vocational and Educational
Counselling” aims to contribute to the strengthening of the skills of professionals who provide educational and career
guidance as well as counselling to EU migrants, with a focus on gender and cultural sensitivity. Move On project
is a highly innovative project aiming to share, develop and transfer effective practices, training and knowledge of
professionals working with migrants and refugees.
The project is supported by the Erasmus+ Programme, under KA2 “Cooperation for Innovation and the Exchange of
Good Practices: Strategic Partnerships for adult education”. It is coordinated by the IARS International Institute (United
Kingdom) in partnership with Anziani E Non Solo (Italy), beramí berufliche Integration e.V. (Germany), KMOP – Family
and Childcare Centre (Greece), Associazione Progetto Arcobaleno Onlus (Italy), Association for Legal Intervention – SIP
(Poland) and SURT (Spain).
As part of the project’s Intellectual Output 1, titled “State of the art gender and diversity sensitive educational and
counselling methods”, all partner organisations conducted research with the aim to depict the situation regarding
immigrant integration in the labour markets of the project involved countries, with emphasis on gender issues, as
well as the corresponding vocational counselling and training services addressed to immigrants. In addition, the
research aimed at the presentation of relevant good or promising practices pertaining to the provision of counselling
and training services to immigrants, with emphasis on gender and cultural diversity issues, which constitute the
state of the art. The findings of the research will contribute to the creation of an educational course for continuing
professional development, certified by IARS International Institute, which will be addressed to professionals offering
career counselling and professional orientation services. The educational course will take into account gender and
cultural diversity issues.
The present document is a comparative report of the six (6) national studies which were written in the native languages
of partners. It presents the main findings from the desk and the field research conducted in Germany, Greece, Italy,
Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom and some key recommendations.
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This is the ebook brining together four national reports that were produced as part of the C2W programme. The reports were produced by the project partners and were written in native languages focusing on the UK, Sweden, Italy and Greece.... more
This is the ebook brining together four national reports that were produced as part of the C2W programme. The reports were produced by the project partners and were written in native languages focusing on the UK, Sweden, Italy and Greece. A dedicated website has been set up to disseminate these reports and all C2W outputs (http://www.care2work.org/)
The C2W project is inspired and motivated by the priorities of the EU Youth Strategy. In 2009, the general director of the direction of education and culture of the European Commission said: “The Council of Ministers Responsible for Youth in the 27 member states of the EU adopted a resolution endorsing a new EU Strategy for Youth. This strategy, which is based on a proposal by the EC made in April of the same year, will guide both the EU institutions and the member states in pursuing policies to improve the lives of all young people in the coming decade (Quintin, 2009). Six years later and we are yet to witness noticeable changes in member states’ youth policies and institutional structures. Although there has been a lot of effort and investments from European institutions to orientate in favour of youth policies, these seem to remain weak at national level across Europe. Programmes such as Youth in Action and Erasmus have tried to designate priorities and to organise decision in a compressive manner. Nevertheless national youth policies remain fragmented and poorly funded while the youth sector seems to be in competition with its self and weaker than never (Gavrielides, 2013).
Putting this challenge in the context of a research, policy and practice area that has traditionally been under the radar, our partnership was faced with serious challenges. From the outset, we were clear that in order to achieve our objectives we had to work in collaboration with the youth and care sectors. The goal of C2W became clear and that was to bring together young people and professionals to establish a cross-sector, transnational strategic partnership in order to design and implement innovative practices and come up with a set of accredited, reference documents that will: (a) empower young BME carers, and (b) increase the capacity of service providers, notably in the areas of integration, equity and inclusion, and discrimination.
The C2W project is inspired and motivated by the priorities of the EU Youth Strategy. In 2009, the general director of the direction of education and culture of the European Commission said: “The Council of Ministers Responsible for Youth in the 27 member states of the EU adopted a resolution endorsing a new EU Strategy for Youth. This strategy, which is based on a proposal by the EC made in April of the same year, will guide both the EU institutions and the member states in pursuing policies to improve the lives of all young people in the coming decade (Quintin, 2009). Six years later and we are yet to witness noticeable changes in member states’ youth policies and institutional structures. Although there has been a lot of effort and investments from European institutions to orientate in favour of youth policies, these seem to remain weak at national level across Europe. Programmes such as Youth in Action and Erasmus have tried to designate priorities and to organise decision in a compressive manner. Nevertheless national youth policies remain fragmented and poorly funded while the youth sector seems to be in competition with its self and weaker than never (Gavrielides, 2013).
Putting this challenge in the context of a research, policy and practice area that has traditionally been under the radar, our partnership was faced with serious challenges. From the outset, we were clear that in order to achieve our objectives we had to work in collaboration with the youth and care sectors. The goal of C2W became clear and that was to bring together young people and professionals to establish a cross-sector, transnational strategic partnership in order to design and implement innovative practices and come up with a set of accredited, reference documents that will: (a) empower young BME carers, and (b) increase the capacity of service providers, notably in the areas of integration, equity and inclusion, and discrimination.
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As part of the EU funded project on Domestic Violence and Restorative Justice, A Practitioners' Guide was produced on implementing mediation, conferencing and circles for cases of domestic abuse. The guide is the result of consultations... more
As part of the EU funded project on Domestic Violence and Restorative Justice, A Practitioners' Guide was produced on implementing mediation, conferencing and circles for cases of domestic abuse. The guide is the result of consultations with victims, offenders and practitioners and is in compliance with the Victims Directive.
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"Offender rehabilitation" theory and practice have traditionally focused on curing "offenders" of their deviant tendencies by changing their habits, opportunities, personality and life outlook. Consequently, a number of interventions have... more
"Offender rehabilitation" theory and practice have traditionally focused on curing "offenders" of their deviant tendencies by changing their habits, opportunities, personality and life outlook. Consequently, a number of interventions have been developed within the criminal justice system that are said to involve helping offenders. Success is measured by recidivism rates. To this end, rehabilitation has become an important aim of sentencing let that be in the form of incarceration, community or monetary penalties. Recently, the foundations of rehabilitation theory and practice have been shaken. Rehabilitation is now seen by many as a threat to offenders' rights and humanitarian principles. Some have even argued that rehabilitation practices are harmful to offenders' chances of going straight. Alongside these concerns, the entire paradigm on which our modern criminal justice systems are based has also been questioned.
Alternative visions of justice have been moved out of the shadows in the hope that more effective processes are developed for safer and more just societies. One of these visions is encapsulated in restorative justice, which is based on the foundation of promoting human goods in the pursuit of restoration of harm and the correction of deviant behaviour. Restorative justice practices, such as mediation, circles and conferencing bring to the fore states of affairs, activities and experiences that are strongly associated with well-being and higher level of personal satisfaction and social functioning. They aim to create empathy and remorse and through constructive and honest dialogue create a sense of responsibility in the "offender" and a feeling of empowerment and justice in the "victim". Within this framework the labels of "victim" and "offender" collapse.
A new approach to crime reduction and offender rehabilitation is thus needed. This ground-breaking edited volume aims to respond to this call by bringing together inter-disciplinary thinking from criminology, affect-script psychology, sociology, political sciences and human rights, psychology and positive psychology, design and arts and social work. The inter-disciplinary dialogue that this book promotes aims to advance the restorative justice field, its tools, practices and evaluation techniques by bringing rehabilitation theory into the restorative justice debate, and vice versa.
Alternative visions of justice have been moved out of the shadows in the hope that more effective processes are developed for safer and more just societies. One of these visions is encapsulated in restorative justice, which is based on the foundation of promoting human goods in the pursuit of restoration of harm and the correction of deviant behaviour. Restorative justice practices, such as mediation, circles and conferencing bring to the fore states of affairs, activities and experiences that are strongly associated with well-being and higher level of personal satisfaction and social functioning. They aim to create empathy and remorse and through constructive and honest dialogue create a sense of responsibility in the "offender" and a feeling of empowerment and justice in the "victim". Within this framework the labels of "victim" and "offender" collapse.
A new approach to crime reduction and offender rehabilitation is thus needed. This ground-breaking edited volume aims to respond to this call by bringing together inter-disciplinary thinking from criminology, affect-script psychology, sociology, political sciences and human rights, psychology and positive psychology, design and arts and social work. The inter-disciplinary dialogue that this book promotes aims to advance the restorative justice field, its tools, practices and evaluation techniques by bringing rehabilitation theory into the restorative justice debate, and vice versa.
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‘My Voice – My Rights” is a ground breaking, evidence based e-book written within the framework of the youth-led programme ‘Abused no More: Safeguarding Youth and Empowering Professionals’ (AnM) funded under the Erasmus + Key Action 2 for... more
‘My Voice – My Rights” is a ground breaking, evidence based e-book written within the framework of the youth-led programme ‘Abused no More: Safeguarding Youth and Empowering Professionals’ (AnM) funded under the Erasmus + Key Action 2 for Youth. The programme aims to create, support, develop and serve strategic partnerships in the area of youth-led training, educational and awareness raising activities that will allow better integration of marginalised youth, particularly those from migrant groups, and with an emphasis on gender based violence. The e-book brings evidence from the UK, Poland, Cyprus, Romania and Italy while analyzing the emergent findings in a comparative perspective for Europe. The legal literacy of marginalised youth at risk of social exclusion was assessed while particular emphasis was put on different types of abuse faced by young migrant women.
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Rights & Restoration within Youth Justice unites the principles and practices of human rights and restorative justice. Leading international experts challenge current thinking on evidence-based youth justice policy. Through international... more
Rights & Restoration within Youth Justice unites the principles and practices of human rights and restorative justice. Leading international experts challenge current thinking on evidence-based youth justice policy. Through international case studies, a framework emerges for connecting human rights and restorative justice approaches to criminal justice policy and practice.
Reviews
“This timely collection enriches human rights and restorative justice worldwide.” ~ John Braithwaite, Australian National University and Australian Research Council Federation Fellow and Founder of RegNet
“Rights & Restoration demonstrates that restorative processes are effective in producing a just response, repairing harm to victims, holding offenders accountable, and teaching values while recognizing the importance of relationships.” ~ Daniel Van Ness, Executive Director of the Centre for Justice and Reconciliation, Prison Fellowship International, and Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University
“The relationship between restorative justice and human rights has long been ignored by policy and practice, and this book bridges this gap without any geographical limitations.” ~ Brenda Morrison, Co-Director Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University.
"If policymakers have the objective of bettering justice responses for young people, then Theo Gavrielides‟ (2012) edited volume, Rights & Restoration within Youth Justiceis a must read. It makes an important contribution to youth justice. 1) It bridges a growing divide between evidence-based research and practice; 2) It promotes a participatory framework for doing democracy that necessitates youth voice; 3) It allows for complex issues – serious crimes, like domestic violence – to be responded to in complex – imaginative yet careful – ways. Gavrielides does all this by judiciously connecting the disciplines of restorative justice and human rights. The key question of the book is: how can these two fields work collaboratively to accomplish the above goal? Contributors are a blend of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners." Judah Oudshoorn, Professor of Community & Criminal Justice, Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Professor of Community & Criminal Justice, Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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“This timely collection enriches human rights and restorative justice worldwide.” ~ John Braithwaite, Australian National University and Australian Research Council Federation Fellow and Founder of RegNet
“Rights & Restoration demonstrates that restorative processes are effective in producing a just response, repairing harm to victims, holding offenders accountable, and teaching values while recognizing the importance of relationships.” ~ Daniel Van Ness, Executive Director of the Centre for Justice and Reconciliation, Prison Fellowship International, and Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine University
“The relationship between restorative justice and human rights has long been ignored by policy and practice, and this book bridges this gap without any geographical limitations.” ~ Brenda Morrison, Co-Director Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University.
"If policymakers have the objective of bettering justice responses for young people, then Theo Gavrielides‟ (2012) edited volume, Rights & Restoration within Youth Justiceis a must read. It makes an important contribution to youth justice. 1) It bridges a growing divide between evidence-based research and practice; 2) It promotes a participatory framework for doing democracy that necessitates youth voice; 3) It allows for complex issues – serious crimes, like domestic violence – to be responded to in complex – imaginative yet careful – ways. Gavrielides does all this by judiciously connecting the disciplines of restorative justice and human rights. The key question of the book is: how can these two fields work collaboratively to accomplish the above goal? Contributors are a blend of scholars, policymakers, and practitioners." Judah Oudshoorn, Professor of Community & Criminal Justice, Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada Professor of Community & Criminal Justice, Conestoga College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
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Restorative justice was reborn not out of formal structures and legislation, but of voluntary action by enthusiastic and dedicated practitioners from around the world. As the restorative tradition is expanding to deal with crimes, ages... more
Restorative justice was reborn not out of formal structures
and legislation, but of voluntary action by enthusiastic and
dedicated practitioners from around the world. As the restorative
tradition is expanding to deal with crimes, ages
and situations that it has never addressed before and as it
starts to make sense in national, and also regional and international fora, the responsibilities of both restorative justice
practitioners and academics redouble. Bridges must be
built in order to synthesise. The tensions characterising the
field have to congeal to create a stable platform. Awareness
must be increased both at the macro and micro level.
This book aspires to respond to this urgent need. This book
was written to give the opportunity to restorative justice
practitioners to identify problems that they faced during
implementation and which could help understand the gap
that appears to exist between the theoretical and practical
development of restorative justice.
CONTENTS: Foreword; Part ONE: Arguing
and analysing the literature; Restorative theory
and practice in context; Restorative justice:
The Perplexing concept; The International
Dimension of Restorative Justice: From
Theory to Policy and Practice; Part Two:
Measuring the Gap between the restorative
justice theory and practice; Findings from
Survey I: The International Practitioners’ Account;
Analysing and Triangulating the Findings
of Survey I; The Findings: Problems in
the Practical and Theoretical Development of
Restorative Justice; Findings from Survey II:
The UK Practitioners’ Account; Part Three:
Pushing the Barriers—Findings from Survey III
and IV on the Application of Restorative Justice
with Hate Crime and Sexual Offences:;
Part Four: Critical Reflections; Mind the Gap
Between the Restorative Justice Theory and
Practice; A Way Forward; Recommendations
for the Restorative Justice Movement; Conclusion.
and legislation, but of voluntary action by enthusiastic and
dedicated practitioners from around the world. As the restorative
tradition is expanding to deal with crimes, ages
and situations that it has never addressed before and as it
starts to make sense in national, and also regional and international fora, the responsibilities of both restorative justice
practitioners and academics redouble. Bridges must be
built in order to synthesise. The tensions characterising the
field have to congeal to create a stable platform. Awareness
must be increased both at the macro and micro level.
This book aspires to respond to this urgent need. This book
was written to give the opportunity to restorative justice
practitioners to identify problems that they faced during
implementation and which could help understand the gap
that appears to exist between the theoretical and practical
development of restorative justice.
CONTENTS: Foreword; Part ONE: Arguing
and analysing the literature; Restorative theory
and practice in context; Restorative justice:
The Perplexing concept; The International
Dimension of Restorative Justice: From
Theory to Policy and Practice; Part Two:
Measuring the Gap between the restorative
justice theory and practice; Findings from
Survey I: The International Practitioners’ Account;
Analysing and Triangulating the Findings
of Survey I; The Findings: Problems in
the Practical and Theoretical Development of
Restorative Justice; Findings from Survey II:
The UK Practitioners’ Account; Part Three:
Pushing the Barriers—Findings from Survey III
and IV on the Application of Restorative Justice
with Hate Crime and Sexual Offences:;
Part Four: Critical Reflections; Mind the Gap
Between the Restorative Justice Theory and
Practice; A Way Forward; Recommendations
for the Restorative Justice Movement; Conclusion.
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Restorative justice was reborn not out of formal structures and legislation, but of voluntary action by enthusiastic and dedicated practitioners from around the world. As the restorative tradition is expanding to deal with crimes, ages... more
Restorative justice was reborn not out of formal structures
and legislation, but of voluntary action by enthusiastic and
dedicated practitioners from around the world. As the restorative
tradition is expanding to deal with crimes, ages
and situations that it has never addressed before and as it
starts to make sense in national, and also regional and international fora, the responsibilities of both restorative justice
practitioners and academics redouble. Bridges must be
built in order to synthesise. The tensions characterising the
field have to congeal to create a stable platform. Awareness
must be increased both at the macro and micro level.
This book aspires to respond to this urgent need. This book
was written to give the opportunity to restorative justice
practitioners to identify problems that they faced during
implementation and which could help understand the gap
that appears to exist between the theoretical and practical
development of restorative justice.
CONTENTS: Foreword; Part ONE: Arguing
and analysing the literature; Restorative theory
and practice in context; Restorative justice:
The Perplexing concept; The International
Dimension of Restorative Justice: From
Theory to Policy and Practice; Part Two:
Measuring the Gap between the restorative
justice theory and practice; Findings from
Survey I: The International Practitioners’ Account;
Analysing and Triangulating the Findings
of Survey I; The Findings: Problems in
the Practical and Theoretical Development of
Restorative Justice; Findings from Survey II:
The UK Practitioners’ Account; Part Three:
Pushing the Barriers—Findings from Survey III
and IV on the Application of Restorative Justice
with Hate Crime and Sexual Offences:;
Part Four: Critical Reflections; Mind the Gap
Between the Restorative Justice Theory and
Practice; A Way Forward; Recommendations
for the Restorative Justice Movement; Conclusion.
and legislation, but of voluntary action by enthusiastic and
dedicated practitioners from around the world. As the restorative
tradition is expanding to deal with crimes, ages
and situations that it has never addressed before and as it
starts to make sense in national, and also regional and international fora, the responsibilities of both restorative justice
practitioners and academics redouble. Bridges must be
built in order to synthesise. The tensions characterising the
field have to congeal to create a stable platform. Awareness
must be increased both at the macro and micro level.
This book aspires to respond to this urgent need. This book
was written to give the opportunity to restorative justice
practitioners to identify problems that they faced during
implementation and which could help understand the gap
that appears to exist between the theoretical and practical
development of restorative justice.
CONTENTS: Foreword; Part ONE: Arguing
and analysing the literature; Restorative theory
and practice in context; Restorative justice:
The Perplexing concept; The International
Dimension of Restorative Justice: From
Theory to Policy and Practice; Part Two:
Measuring the Gap between the restorative
justice theory and practice; Findings from
Survey I: The International Practitioners’ Account;
Analysing and Triangulating the Findings
of Survey I; The Findings: Problems in
the Practical and Theoretical Development of
Restorative Justice; Findings from Survey II:
The UK Practitioners’ Account; Part Three:
Pushing the Barriers—Findings from Survey III
and IV on the Application of Restorative Justice
with Hate Crime and Sexual Offences:;
Part Four: Critical Reflections; Mind the Gap
Between the Restorative Justice Theory and
Practice; A Way Forward; Recommendations
for the Restorative Justice Movement; Conclusion.
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The COVID-19 pandemic did not only change how we work with others and deliver public services, but also our very way of living. Furthermore, the way we view and experience conflict and violence will never be the same. Therefore, changes... more
The COVID-19 pandemic did not only change how we work with others and deliver public services, but also our very way of living. Furthermore, the way we view and experience conflict and violence will never be the same. Therefore, changes anticipated in relation to justice and criminal justice will be unprecedented, with criminal justice institutions such as prisons, courts and probation to be reviewed whether for financial, political or health and safety-related reasons. This Editorial introduces this Special Issue, which focuses on highlighting both the ambitions but also critiques of the role that restorative justice can play in the post COVID-19 era. View Full-Text
Keywords: restorative justice; COVID-19; social policy reform; new forms of violence
Keywords: restorative justice; COVID-19; social policy reform; new forms of violence
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Gavrielides, T. and Santiago, I. (2018). Human Rights and Violent Extremism, 18th ASEM Informal Human Rights Seminar, Indonesia: ASEF.
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Violence against women (VAW) has slowly found its place in many international policies and conventions. The objectives, enforceability and foci of these international initiatives vary depending on a number of factors including political,... more
Violence against women (VAW) has slowly found its place in many international policies and conventions. The objectives, enforceability and foci of these international initiatives vary depending on a number of factors including political, sociological, economical and legal. However, they share one common feature. They are all based on the legal positivistic understanding of delivering justice. This chapter accepts this understanding and moves on to argue that what is also undeniable is that justice has a normative concept that is universal truth. The chapter proceeds to illustrate that Restorative Justice (RJ) outside the law has, is and will continue to manifest itself even for VAW cases. Ultimately, the chapter aims to contribute to the book’s general objective of advancing the multi dimensional growth of therapeutic jurisprudence with a gender sensitive and gender focused approach.
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A number of experts in terrorist studies have claimed that post September 11th, we have witnessed a new era of security policy, legislation and practice internationally (e.g. Haymann, 2003). Every time there is a new terrorist attack, the... more
A number of experts in terrorist studies have claimed that post September 11th, we have witnessed a new era of security policy, legislation and practice internationally (e.g. Haymann, 2003). Every time there is a new terrorist attack, the immediate reaction of politicians, criminal justice agents and the media is to declare war against the terrorists and call for special meetings to toughen up immigration rules, security policies and protocols. I claim that the road that we have taken is leading international society to becoming more polarised than ever, while the "them" (terrorists) and "us" (victims) rhetoric dominates political speeches and media presentations (Gavrielides, 2015). Hence, I ask: what will it take for society to finally raise the mirror of responsibility and look well into its reflection? Every time I look into this mirror, I see nothing but myself and a thousand of other fellow citizens. I claim that we are the real architects of the social fabric that generates the extremist ideologies, which then gradually corrupt universal values such as tolerance and the respect of life, dignity and brotherhood. The extremist ideology that leads men and women to act inhumane is not an alien virus of unknown origin. It is a product of our way of living. Sharing responsibility and the ability to look inside leads me to ask whether a public debate and a restorative dialogue for responsibility-taking and reconciliation might indeed be more fruitful than yet another "war on terror" that could take more freedoms away from every-day people including those who are most vulnerable. I understand that priority for public security can overrule a restorative justice response. But the many examples whereby communities came together to heal through a restorative ethos reassure me that we are not an international society of punishment and control. As I try to visualize a terrorist, I see no face. If I try harder, then I see the terrorist within.
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Law and Church and State
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La Justicia Restaurativa en el tratamiento de disturbios callejeros. * Theo Gavrielides * * Resumen A pesar de la existencia de abundante literatura sobre justicia restaurativa, el potencial de tal paradigma respecto a la violencia grupal... more
La Justicia Restaurativa en el tratamiento de disturbios callejeros. * Theo Gavrielides * * Resumen A pesar de la existencia de abundante literatura sobre justicia restaurativa, el potencial de tal paradigma respecto a la violencia grupal callejera ha permanecido largamente inexplorado. Las implicancias financieras, políticas y sociales que los recientes disturbios han ocasionado en los distintos gobiernos alrededor del mundo, generan un nuevo debate sobre la idoneidad de las prácticas restaurativas para aliviar el sobrecargado y costoso sistema de justicia penal. El presente artículo emplea el método de estudio de casos, para investigar ejemplos en India, Grecia, Canadá e Inglaterra, lugares donde la justicia restaurativa es considerada en el tratamiento de los disturbios. Así se identifican temas claves, a la vez que se plantean recomendaciones, y-como nuevas políticas-se proponen prácticas e investigaciones en esta área gris de la justicia restaurativa.
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Following fierce campaigning by victims’ groups, the European Commission has entered into a process of legislative and policy reforms with the aim of repositioning the victim in criminal proceedings. By November 2015, member states will... more
Following fierce campaigning by victims’ groups, the European Commission has entered into a process of legislative and policy reforms with the aim of repositioning the victim in criminal proceedings. By November 2015, member states will need to have demonstrated that they have modified their domestic laws to give effect to the Directive 2012/29/EU establishing minimum standards on the rights, support, and protection of victims of crime. For the first time, restorative justice is explicitly regulated at EU legal level, as the Directive aims to establish a baseline for its safe implementation across member states. With this EU-wide policy backdrop and using original data, the article posits evidence-based recommendations for the implementation of the Directive. The research was carried out in 2013-14 as part of the “Restorative Justice in Europe” project co-financed by the European Commission. The research took place in the United Kingdom and combined desk research and qualitative research strategies with victims, while it triangulated its findings with follow-up surveys with offenders and professionals.
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The purpose of this short publication is to provide supporting information to the agencies that work with refugee and asylum-seeking women and want to engage them in research and training projects in line with the ethos of user-led... more
The purpose of this short publication is to provide supporting information to the agencies that work with refugee and asylum-seeking women and want to engage them in research and training projects in line with the ethos of user-led involvement. The toolkit provides an introduction to the concept of participatory research, as well as practical guidelines for facilitators wishing to engage refugee and asylum-seeking women in user-led research and training programmes.
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"I encourage you to read Dr. Gavrielides' book on restorative justice that examines the disconnect between theory and practice in this field. I believe it is an important book that reminds those of us who... more
"I encourage you to read Dr. Gavrielides' book on restorative justice that examines the disconnect between theory and practice in this field. I believe it is an important book that reminds those of us who are engaged in criminal justice reform to regularly take stock of the direction of the ...
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Criminology, Psychology, Criminal Law, Violence, Social Problems, and 19 moreFocus Groups, Social Justice, Prejudice, Case Studies, Qualitative Research, Observation, Humans, Crime, Race relations, Aggression, Female, Male, Crime Victims, Interpersonal Relations, Great Britain, Social Values, Interpersonal Violence, Hate, and Semi structured interviews
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... Contents Preface 9 Kevin O'Connor List of Figures and Tables 13 Introduction to the Interactions between Law and Representation of Justice 15 Antoine ... The Case of the TV Lawyer 75 PeterRobson The Portrayal of the Judicial... more
... Contents Preface 9 Kevin O'Connor List of Figures and Tables 13 Introduction to the Interactions between Law and Representation of Justice 15 Antoine ... The Case of the TV Lawyer 75 PeterRobson The Portrayal of the Judicial Process in the French and Irish Media 95 Pascale ...
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Although community cohesion and human rights are currently two of the most discussed political discourses in the UK, their links for policy are underplayed. This article presents the findings of a nine-month research project that included... more
Although community cohesion and human rights are currently two of the most discussed political discourses in the UK, their links for policy are underplayed. This article presents the findings of a nine-month research project that included interviews with a selected expert sample, ...
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Two years ago, Independent Academic Research Studies, a UK based international network, started a research and implementation project to explore the potential of restor-ative justice to help resolve sexual offending cases involving... more
Two years ago, Independent Academic Research Studies, a UK based international network, started a research and implementation project to explore the potential of restor-ative justice to help resolve sexual offending cases involving children and young people. One ...
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This timely special issue looks at a current pressing societal challenge that is truly global in its existence but very local in the way it plays out in various geographical, social and political contexts. Terrorism and extremism are... more
This timely special issue looks at a current pressing societal challenge that is truly global in its existence but very local in the way it plays out in various geographical, social and political contexts. Terrorism and extremism are undoubtedly among the biggest problems the world is facing today and is leaving in its wake a trail of death and destruction where the human and social costs are perhaps more significant than wars fought between countries on the world stage. These realities breed suspicion, hatred and feelings of revenge and invariably result in a spiral of violence that seemingly has no end. Not only is there a need to explore the various factors leading to violent youth radicalisation, it is clear that young people need to be considered not as victims ‘at risk’ but rather as responsible agents of positive change.
This issue focuses on violent youth radicalisation in the context of Professor Gavrielides’ ‘The Youth Empowerment and Innovation Project (YEIP)’ which looked at the problem of violent youth radicalisation across seven European Countries. The project sought to propose a uniquely different way of combatting violent youth radicalisation by proposing an alternative to punitive means so often favoured by governments. That alternative proposed was to use Positive psychology and the Good Lives model to intervene with young people at risk of violent radicalisation focusing on positive identity and well-being on the premise that young people who had a positive view of themselves would be less likely to be drawn into violent radicalisation.
This issue focuses on violent youth radicalisation in the context of Professor Gavrielides’ ‘The Youth Empowerment and Innovation Project (YEIP)’ which looked at the problem of violent youth radicalisation across seven European Countries. The project sought to propose a uniquely different way of combatting violent youth radicalisation by proposing an alternative to punitive means so often favoured by governments. That alternative proposed was to use Positive psychology and the Good Lives model to intervene with young people at risk of violent radicalisation focusing on positive identity and well-being on the premise that young people who had a positive view of themselves would be less likely to be drawn into violent radicalisation.
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The editor of The Internet Journal of Restorative Justice, Professor Theo Gavrielides, is pleased to announce the publication of a Special Issue in 2018 of the Internet Journal of Restorative Justice on “Restorative Justice and Complex... more
The editor of The Internet Journal of Restorative Justice, Professor Theo Gavrielides, is pleased to announce the publication of a Special Issue in 2018 of the Internet Journal of Restorative Justice on “Restorative Justice and Complex Cases”.
Despite lack of formal national and international strategies for the use of restorative justice in many jurisdictions worldwide, we have witnessed a global push for further integration of restorative practices with complex crimes. For example, remarkably, the Province of Nova Scotia in Canada has developed a restorative justice programme for adults and young offenders and advocated for the use of the process in the context of serious crimes when appropriate. In Australia, the ACT’s restorative justice programme has been extended to provide support for victims of family violence and sexual assault.
The readiness and suitability of restorative justice in cases of complex and serious crimes remain largely unexplored and in-depth research is required. The identification and involvement of stakeholders is imperative. Particularly, research on the identification and involvement of stakeholders; the entitlement of stakeholders of complex and serious offences; the stage of the criminal justice system at which restorative justice processes and how sentences are distributed; the conditions at which restorative justice would be advantageous to all parties; and clarity on the consistent application of theoretical frameworks of restorative justice, among other issues, are key for further integration of restorative justice for complex and serious crimes.
Despite lack of formal national and international strategies for the use of restorative justice in many jurisdictions worldwide, we have witnessed a global push for further integration of restorative practices with complex crimes. For example, remarkably, the Province of Nova Scotia in Canada has developed a restorative justice programme for adults and young offenders and advocated for the use of the process in the context of serious crimes when appropriate. In Australia, the ACT’s restorative justice programme has been extended to provide support for victims of family violence and sexual assault.
The readiness and suitability of restorative justice in cases of complex and serious crimes remain largely unexplored and in-depth research is required. The identification and involvement of stakeholders is imperative. Particularly, research on the identification and involvement of stakeholders; the entitlement of stakeholders of complex and serious offences; the stage of the criminal justice system at which restorative justice processes and how sentences are distributed; the conditions at which restorative justice would be advantageous to all parties; and clarity on the consistent application of theoretical frameworks of restorative justice, among other issues, are key for further integration of restorative justice for complex and serious crimes.
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The article presents the findings of the largest scientific youth-led study on violent youth radicalisation in Europe. It is based on the results of the 3-year Youth Empowerment and Innovation Project (YEIP) , and looks at causes as well... more
The article presents the findings of the largest scientific youth-led study on violent youth radicalisation in Europe. It is based on the results of the 3-year Youth Empowerment and Innovation Project (YEIP) , and looks at causes as well as solutions from a youth perspective. The paper is divided into three parts. The first briefly describes the overall methodology of the programme, while presenting some of key definitions. The second part presents YEIP’s findings. Finally, the chapter concludes with some critical reflections for research and European policy and practice. Overall, the chapter used data that was collected through a youth-led methodology involving 75 young researchers from seven EU countries. The project was broken down into four scientific blocks. The first block involved secondary research as well as primary fieldwork with 133 participants. The second block carried out fieldwork with 380 participants. The third scientific block involved a total of 478 young people, 354 professionals and 195 policy makers. Finally, the fourth block involved 1408 young participants and 517 professionals. In total, YEIP directly engaged with and spoke to 3540 individuals from as young as 16 years old to 78.
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Terrorism, Human Rights, Political Violence and Terrorism, Restorative Justice, Young People, and 7 moreCounter terrorism, Radicalisation, Criminology, Policing, Crime Prevention and Community Safety, Terrorism, Human Rights, and the Death Penalty, Terrorism and Counter-terrorism, Restorative Justice in Schools, Violent Radicalisation, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
Although community cohesion and human rights are currently two of the most discussed political discourses in the UK, their links for policy are underplayed. This article presents the findings of a nine-month research project that included... more
Although community cohesion and human rights are currently two of the most discussed political discourses in the UK, their links for policy are underplayed. This article presents the findings of a nine-month research project that included interviews with a selected expert sample, and which aimed to explore whether human rights values and legislation can be used as tools for community cohesion. Available levers within human rights and the 1998 Human Rights Act are identified, and evidence-based policy recommendations are posited. The article aims to start a new and more inclusive dialogue on community cohesion policy.
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Restorative justice (RJ) in the secure estate is widespread internationally, although piecemeal and inconsistent in its application. It exists in the form of many practices such as mediation, conferencing, circles, and panels. As the... more
Restorative justice (RJ) in the secure estate is widespread internationally, although piecemeal and inconsistent in its application. It exists in the form of many practices such as mediation, conferencing, circles, and panels. As the interest in RJ continues to grow, this research takes a step back to ask how reconcilable RJ is with incapacitation. Through a combination of normative thinking, literature review, and primary research that applied qualitative methodologies over a 3-year period, the article examines where the two notions meet in their intentions and expected outcomes. A new classification of restorative practices in prisons is proposed, placed in the context of case studies of existing programs from around the world
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Restorative justice (RJ) in the secure estate is widespread internationally, although piecemeal and inconsistent in its application. It exists in the form of many practices such as mediation, conferencing, circles, and panels. As the... more
Restorative justice (RJ) in the secure estate is widespread internationally, although piecemeal and inconsistent in its application. It exists in the form of many practices such as mediation, conferencing, circles, and panels. As the interest in RJ continues to grow, this research takes a step back to ask how reconcilable RJ is with incapacitation. Through a combination of normative thinking, literature review, and primary research that applied qualitative methodologies over a 3-year period, the article examines where the two notions meet in their intentions and expected outcomes. A new classification of restorative practices in prisons is proposed, placed in the context of case studies of existing programs from around the world.
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Over the last 20 years, the European Union (EU) has invested considerable amount of resources in supporting policies and legislation that promote mediation and other restorative justice (RJ) practices at the national and regional level.... more
Over the last 20 years, the European Union (EU) has invested considerable amount of resources in supporting policies and legislation that promote mediation and other restorative justice (RJ) practices at the national and regional level. Alongside these developments a series of legal safeguards, standards, and regulations were introduced to mainstream restorative justice in European criminal justice systems. While we are far from claiming that a unified restorative justice model exists across European countries, the standardization of restorative justice through top-down approaches raises serious concerns around its viability as a community-born ethos. This article draws from the findings of an EU-funded research project that focused on the implementation of the restorative justice articles of the. Victims’ Directive. The article argues that if restorative justice is not repositioned in Europe through innovation and bottom-up structures of community, unregulated, unregistered, and localized projects, it will soon face its demise. The mainstreaming, regulation, and state control of restorative justice in Europe must be balanced against what Nils Christie identified as its original intention of returning conflicts re property.
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Review of “Hate crime and Restorative Justice”, Walters, M.A (2014).
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Review of Hate crime and Restorative Justice (Ed. Walters M.)
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Gavrielides, T. (2011). Review of Hate crime: concepts, policy, future directions, by N. Chakraborti, Devon: Willan Publishing, Asian Journal of Criminology. DOI: 10.1007/s11417-011-9103-1.
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Gavrielides, T. (2014). Review of (2010) Restorative Justice & Violence Against Women by J. Ptacek, Oxford: OUP, Internet Journal of Restorative Justice, ISSN 2056-2985.
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Gavrielides, T. (2014). Review of (2014). Restorative Justice in Transition. New York: Routledge by Clamp, K., New York: Routledge, Internet Journal of Restorative Justice, ISSN 2056-2985.
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In the vast restorative justice literature, we rarely find interdisciplinary resources that may raise fresh questions to our thinking. Over the last few years, psychology and other applied sciences have made attempts to understand and... more
In the vast restorative justice literature, we rarely find interdisciplinary resources that may raise fresh questions to our thinking. Over the last few years, psychology and other applied sciences have made attempts to understand and indeed explain the values that underlie restorative justice as well as the practices that manifest them.
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Present new research on young black and minority ethnic carers in Sweden, the UK, Greece and Italy
Contextualise the findings within Europe’s current reality
Connect power, education, equality & young carers
Present new research on young black and minority ethnic carers in Sweden, the UK, Greece and Italy
Contextualise the findings within Europe’s current reality
Connect power, education, equality & young carers
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A number of experts in terrorist studies have claimed that post September 11th, we have witnessed a new era of security policy, legislation and practice internationally (e.g. Haymann, 2003). Every time there is a new terrorist attack, the... more
A number of experts in terrorist studies have claimed that post September 11th, we have witnessed a new era of security policy, legislation and practice internationally (e.g. Haymann, 2003). Every time there is a new terrorist attack, the immediate reaction of politicians, criminal justice agents and the media is to declare war against the terrorists and call for special meetings to toughen up immigration rules, security policies and protocols. I claim that the road that we have taken is leading international society to becoming more polarised than ever, while the "them" (terrorists) and "us" (victims) rhetoric dominates political speeches and media presentations (Gavrielides, 2015). Hence, I ask: what will it take for society to finally raise the mirror of responsibility and look well into its reflection? Every time I look into this mirror, I see nothing but myself and a thousand of other fellow citizens. I claim that we are the real architects of the social fabric that generates the extremist ideologies, which then gradually corrupt universal values such as tolerance and the respect of life, dignity and brotherhood. The extremist ideology that leads men and women to act inhumane is not an alien virus of unknown origin. It is a product of our way of living. Sharing responsibility and the ability to look inside leads me to ask whether a public debate and a restorative dialogue for responsibility-taking and reconciliation might indeed be more fruitful than yet another "war on terror" that could take more freedoms away from every-day people including those who are most vulnerable. I understand that priority for public security can overrule a restorative justice response. But the many examples whereby communities came together to heal through a restorative ethos reassure me that we are not an international society of punishment and control. As I try to visualize a terrorist, I see no face. If I try harder, then I see the terrorist within.
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The road that we have taken for security policy and practice is leading to further division and the erosion of our European societal values.
This is by no coincidence
This is by no coincidence
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Theme Focusing on young carers, one of the most marginalised groups in Europe, this international event will explore youth led-solutions to unemployment with the ultimate objective of bringing barriers down and informing international... more
Theme Focusing on young carers, one of the most marginalised groups in Europe, this international event will explore youth led-solutions to unemployment with the ultimate objective of bringing barriers down and informing international policy and practice. Bringing together policy makers, practitioners, young people, researchers, academics and employers, the conference will present cutting edge research and debate youth-led initiatives in the UK and other European countries that can contribute to reforms required to better support young people into work, training and further education. The conference is organised in the framework of Erasmus (KA2) and will draw from the research findings of the 2-year youth-led project Care2Work that explored the needs, challenges and opportunities of young BME carers in their transition to responsible adulthood and their fair access to employment, education and training. Call for Abstracts The conference will host a series of parallel workshops delivered by international experts and young people. A call for abstracts has been announced and we welcome proposals for paper presentations, case studies, workshops or interactive sessions. Employers and employing services are also encouraged to present innovative models and practices that promote diversity at the work place and equal opportunities for young people. If you wish to present your work please submit an abstract (200 words) to contact@iars.org.uk by 31st March 2017. Bursaries of up to 200 euros are available for international participants. Registration To secure your place, CPD Certification and lunch, we are requesting a donation of £35 via Big Give. To register please click here.
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If we are honest about our intentions to tackle persistent race inequalities within the criminal justice system and beyond, then we have to accept the evidence, and focus on improving public services. This project is about reviewing... more
If we are honest about our intentions to tackle persistent race inequalities within the criminal justice system and beyond, then we have to accept the evidence, and focus on improving public services.
This project is about reviewing current practice within London probation, and the building of an evidence base that will help the Trust achieve better and measurable outcomes for its BME service users.
This project is about reviewing current practice within London probation, and the building of an evidence base that will help the Trust achieve better and measurable outcomes for its BME service users.
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Contextualising the change
Our project
Are we ready for the Victims’ Directive?
Actions to be taken
Focus: Restorative Justice in the Victims’ Directive
Our project
Are we ready for the Victims’ Directive?
Actions to be taken
Focus: Restorative Justice in the Victims’ Directive
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Why empathy and restorative justice? What is rehabilitation? What is empathy? What is restorative justice? Where are we with empathy and restorative justice? A normative and practical gap Where are we with restorative justice globally?... more
Why empathy and restorative justice?
What is rehabilitation?
What is empathy?
What is restorative justice?
Where are we with empathy and restorative justice?
A normative and practical gap
Where are we with restorative justice globally?
Reflections from a sceptic and a researcher
What is rehabilitation?
What is empathy?
What is restorative justice?
Where are we with empathy and restorative justice?
A normative and practical gap
Where are we with restorative justice globally?
Reflections from a sceptic and a researcher
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At present, school education in the law and basic rights that would allow young people to lead their lives equally in modern European societies is almost non-existent. However, research supports that when people are given the basic legal... more
At present, school education in the law and basic rights that would allow young people to lead their lives equally in modern European societies is almost non-existent. However, research supports that when people are given the basic legal knowledge to deal with everyday situations not only they stand a better chance in society, but also avoid consuming public services unnecessarily (IARS, 2010). The question of what make us legally capable becomes particularly timely in the current financial climate where more and more young people are struggling to cope, and the demand for legal advice is ever increasing. For young people, a legal problem – let that be crime or debt related, domestic violence or employment – will have a bigger impact. Starting out in life presents young people with enormous new challenges. Marginalised youth are even less likely to receive help or want to engage with the system and what is available to the mainstream population.
However, communicating law related information through formal education or training to marginalised youth and those servicing them is not an easy task. International projects (e.g. Street Law, PLENET, Youth Empowerment Project) have shown that to achieve basic legal literacy among the public, including young people, it must be carried out organically and in a user-led fashion. Therefore, in Europe, a gap is identified in the field of training, education and youth that could be filled through the free dissemination of a youth-led programme for service providers and young people with the aim of increasing their legal capability.
The intersection of race and gender inequalities means that young minority ethnic women are a particularly marginalised group in European societies. Over the past 10 years, it has become widely acknowledged that women are particularly vulnerable to gender-related forms of persecution, including rape and sexual violence, domestic violence, adultery, female genital mutilation, trafficking, discrimination, forced marriage, forced sterilisation and forced abortion (Querton, 2012). Young women are also trafficked in Europe without their consent and primarily for sex work (Craig et al, 2007). Trafficking for sex work is a form of gender-related persecution as laid out by the UNHCR (2002). Trafficked young women have often experienced physical and emotional violence including rape, torture and beatings (Zimmerman et al, 2006). The mental and physical health problems often associated with forms of gender-related persecution also means that the needs of ethnic minority women are often multiple and complex.
Therefore, increasing legal literacy of these young women as a core social and social skill in Europe is of paramount importance and a gap that is yet to be addressed in the field of education, training and youth.
However, communicating law related information through formal education or training to marginalised youth and those servicing them is not an easy task. International projects (e.g. Street Law, PLENET, Youth Empowerment Project) have shown that to achieve basic legal literacy among the public, including young people, it must be carried out organically and in a user-led fashion. Therefore, in Europe, a gap is identified in the field of training, education and youth that could be filled through the free dissemination of a youth-led programme for service providers and young people with the aim of increasing their legal capability.
The intersection of race and gender inequalities means that young minority ethnic women are a particularly marginalised group in European societies. Over the past 10 years, it has become widely acknowledged that women are particularly vulnerable to gender-related forms of persecution, including rape and sexual violence, domestic violence, adultery, female genital mutilation, trafficking, discrimination, forced marriage, forced sterilisation and forced abortion (Querton, 2012). Young women are also trafficked in Europe without their consent and primarily for sex work (Craig et al, 2007). Trafficking for sex work is a form of gender-related persecution as laid out by the UNHCR (2002). Trafficked young women have often experienced physical and emotional violence including rape, torture and beatings (Zimmerman et al, 2006). The mental and physical health problems often associated with forms of gender-related persecution also means that the needs of ethnic minority women are often multiple and complex.
Therefore, increasing legal literacy of these young women as a core social and social skill in Europe is of paramount importance and a gap that is yet to be addressed in the field of education, training and youth.
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Recomendaciones basadas en evidencia e impulsadas por evidencia - ¡No hacer campaña a favor de la justicia restaurativa porque sí! Proyecto financiado por la UE (EUROsociAL) en colaboración con el Observatorio Internacional de Justicia... more
Recomendaciones basadas en evidencia e impulsadas por evidencia - ¡No hacer campaña a favor de la justicia restaurativa porque sí!
Proyecto financiado por la UE (EUROsociAL) en colaboración con el Observatorio Internacional de Justicia Juvenil (OIJJ)
IARS significa “Independiente” – “Académico” – “Investigación” – “Estudios/ proyectos”
La justicia restaurativa no se trata de eliminar lo que ya funciona o existe. Es una opción complementaria que ha demostrado funcionar (pero no siempre ni para todas las personas).
Proyecto financiado por la UE (EUROsociAL) en colaboración con el Observatorio Internacional de Justicia Juvenil (OIJJ)
IARS significa “Independiente” – “Académico” – “Investigación” – “Estudios/ proyectos”
La justicia restaurativa no se trata de eliminar lo que ya funciona o existe. Es una opción complementaria que ha demostrado funcionar (pero no siempre ni para todas las personas).
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Evidence-based and evidence driven recommendations – Not campaigning for restorative justice for the sake of it! EU funded project (EUROsociAL) in partnership with the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO) IARS stands for... more
Evidence-based and evidence driven recommendations – Not campaigning for restorative justice for the sake of it!
EU funded project (EUROsociAL) in partnership with the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO)
IARS stands for “Independent” – “Academic” – “Research” – “Studies/ projects”
Restorative justice is not about eliminating what already works or exists. It is a complementary option that has proved to work (but not always and not for everyone)
EU funded project (EUROsociAL) in partnership with the International Juvenile Justice Observatory (IJJO)
IARS stands for “Independent” – “Academic” – “Research” – “Studies/ projects”
Restorative justice is not about eliminating what already works or exists. It is a complementary option that has proved to work (but not always and not for everyone)
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A “new era” for victims in Europe? Contextualising the change
The evidence
Key Findings
Key lessons
Focus: Restorative Justice in the Victims’ Directive
The evidence
Key Findings
Key lessons
Focus: Restorative Justice in the Victims’ Directive
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National laws do not exist in a vacuum. Independently of whether we subscribe to national law theory or legal positivism, we must accept that all laws are born and contextualised within the given society that they are meant to regulate.... more
National laws do not exist in a vacuum. Independently of whether we subscribe to national law theory or legal positivism, we must accept that all laws are born and contextualised within the given society that they are meant to regulate. This is also true for regional laws such as those passed by the European Commission. In November 2015, the Victims’ Directive came into force to strengthen the position of the victim in criminal proceedings. Within this regional law and European society, restorative justice is regulated so that it is provided safely, consistently and according to standards. Here, I identify a paradox (2015a). It is my view (and indeed of many others) that one of the key reasons that restorative justice resurfaced was to empower all those involved in harm to face what happened and collectively find a way forward (and even try to restore). Within this understanding of “parties in conflict”, the modern criminal justice labels of “victim” and “offender” collapse (Gavrielides, 2015b). Therefore, I must ask how reconcilable is the new super-law with the original intentions of restorative justice?
As the restorative justice movement leaves the era of innovation and enters the new reality of integration, I propose a new paradigm of co-existence with existing criminal justice priorities and philosophies (Gavrielides, 2015c).
As the restorative justice movement leaves the era of innovation and enters the new reality of integration, I propose a new paradigm of co-existence with existing criminal justice priorities and philosophies (Gavrielides, 2015c).
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The aim of this training manual is to become a sustainable resource for educators by providing comprehensive guidance and methodological framework for the transfer of cultural heritage and the development of cultural artistic values to... more
The aim of this training manual is to become a sustainable resource for educators by providing comprehensive guidance and methodological framework for the transfer of cultural heritage and the development of cultural artistic values to the younger generations. Using the restorative justice values of power sharing, equality, dignity and respect, the training manual guides educators into the use of creative methods for living with our cultures.
This Training Manual has been developed by the consortium of the Erasmus + co-funded project ‘Our Cultures’’. It is addressed to teachers, educators, youth leaders and organisations working with youth across the globe.
This Training Manual has been developed by the consortium of the Erasmus + co-funded project ‘Our Cultures’’. It is addressed to teachers, educators, youth leaders and organisations working with youth across the globe.
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This handbook is aimed at creating a high quality improvement programme specifically designed to increase the skills and knowledge of vocational, education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and mentors to foster VET students’... more
This handbook is aimed at creating a high quality improvement programme specifically designed to increase the skills and knowledge of vocational, education and training (VET) teachers, trainers and mentors to foster VET students’ transition to the labour market. It supports apprentices who are forced to take breaks in training in the workplace or are unable to work due to COVID-19 related prevention measures or other illnesses.
To create this Manual, the RJ4ALL International Institute brought together a strategic partnership from six Erasmus+ countries, the UK, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and Russia. A collaborative approach using the underlying restorative justice principles of power sharing and equality can help bridge the gaps in VET employability across Erasmus.
To create this Manual, the RJ4ALL International Institute brought together a strategic partnership from six Erasmus+ countries, the UK, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Greece and Russia. A collaborative approach using the underlying restorative justice principles of power sharing and equality can help bridge the gaps in VET employability across Erasmus.
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This Training Handbook has been developed by the consortium of the Erasmus+ project “Mobilising Against Extremism through Countering and Diverting Radicalisation of Young People” (RADEX). The project is coordinated by Professor Theo... more
This Training Handbook has been developed by the consortium of the Erasmus+ project “Mobilising Against Extremism through Countering and Diverting Radicalisation of Young People” (RADEX). The project is coordinated by Professor Theo Gavrielides. The project was co-funded by Erasmus+
It is addressed to educators/youth leaders, organisations and players around the phenomenon of violent radicalization of young people. It introduces violent radicalization along with its forms, the concept of restorative justice and how to effectively prevent and intervene violent radicalization by adopting positive approaches. It aims to provide professionals with tools in order to support young people from extremism.
The Handbook is structured around 5 modules. Each Module is composed of 4-5 Units. A module involves 2-3 hours of learning.
It is addressed to educators/youth leaders, organisations and players around the phenomenon of violent radicalization of young people. It introduces violent radicalization along with its forms, the concept of restorative justice and how to effectively prevent and intervene violent radicalization by adopting positive approaches. It aims to provide professionals with tools in order to support young people from extremism.
The Handbook is structured around 5 modules. Each Module is composed of 4-5 Units. A module involves 2-3 hours of learning.
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This training manual aims to provide assistance to crime victims and practitioners focusing on safeguards and best practice when implementing restorative justice. This training handbook has been designed with the following target groups... more
This training manual aims to provide assistance to crime victims and practitioners focusing on safeguards and best practice when implementing restorative justice. This training handbook has been designed with the following target groups in mind independently of their location:
Victims of crime
Criminal justice professionals including probation staff, police, prison staff
Justice community professionals and volunteers (e.g. neighbourhood justice panels)
Local authorities and public sector bodies with criminal justice responsibilities
Youth Justice professionals (Youth Offending teams, etc)
Restorative justice providers in the private, public and public sectors including mediation, circles, conferencing and panels
Victim support organisations and individuals.
The manual uses the Victims’ Directive (Directive 2012/29/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA) as its legal and theoretical framework for achieving its objectives.
The manual includes information on the rights of the victim, a definition of restorative justice, case studies illustrating safeguarding issues and a victim assessment guide.
The training material are the result of extensive research with victims, offenders and restorative justice practitioners (Gavrielides, 2014). This was carried out in 2013-14 under the direction of Professor Theo Gavrielides.
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Table of contents
Impetus of the training manual
Definitions and introduction
Rights of the victim & the Victims’ Directive
Crime victims’ needs:
New rights and obligations:
Strengthened rights and obligations compared to the Framework Decision:
The Victims’ Directive
Introduction
Article 12 – Right to safeguards in the context of restorative justice services
Other Articles from the Directives relevant to restorative justice
Article 1 – Objectives of the Directive
Article 2 – Key Definitions
Article 18 – Right to protection
Article 22- Individual assessment of victims
Introductory Paragraph 55:
Introductory Paragraph 56:
Article 23 – Right to protection of victims with specific protection needs during criminal proceedings
Article 25 – Training of practitioners
A victim’s personal guide to restorative justice
Victim Self- Assessment toolkit
Practitioners’ Checklist Guide
Offender Self- Assessment toolkit
Practitioners Checklist Guide
Case studies
Victims of crime
Criminal justice professionals including probation staff, police, prison staff
Justice community professionals and volunteers (e.g. neighbourhood justice panels)
Local authorities and public sector bodies with criminal justice responsibilities
Youth Justice professionals (Youth Offending teams, etc)
Restorative justice providers in the private, public and public sectors including mediation, circles, conferencing and panels
Victim support organisations and individuals.
The manual uses the Victims’ Directive (Directive 2012/29/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October 2012 establishing minimum standards on the rights, support and protection of victims of crime, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2001/220/JHA) as its legal and theoretical framework for achieving its objectives.
The manual includes information on the rights of the victim, a definition of restorative justice, case studies illustrating safeguarding issues and a victim assessment guide.
The training material are the result of extensive research with victims, offenders and restorative justice practitioners (Gavrielides, 2014). This was carried out in 2013-14 under the direction of Professor Theo Gavrielides.
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Table of contents
Impetus of the training manual
Definitions and introduction
Rights of the victim & the Victims’ Directive
Crime victims’ needs:
New rights and obligations:
Strengthened rights and obligations compared to the Framework Decision:
The Victims’ Directive
Introduction
Article 12 – Right to safeguards in the context of restorative justice services
Other Articles from the Directives relevant to restorative justice
Article 1 – Objectives of the Directive
Article 2 – Key Definitions
Article 18 – Right to protection
Article 22- Individual assessment of victims
Introductory Paragraph 55:
Introductory Paragraph 56:
Article 23 – Right to protection of victims with specific protection needs during criminal proceedings
Article 25 – Training of practitioners
A victim’s personal guide to restorative justice
Victim Self- Assessment toolkit
Practitioners’ Checklist Guide
Offender Self- Assessment toolkit
Practitioners Checklist Guide
Case studies
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Restorative Justice, Vocational Training, Gender based violence: Assessment and treatment issues with perpetrators and victims, Crime Victims, Victims, and 6 moreRestorative Justice in Schools, Victims of Crime, Restorative Practices, Victims and Perpetrators of Child Sexual Abuse, Restorative Justice and Victimology, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
Flyer outlining the key findings from a 2017 survey with victims, offenders and practitioners on their views and experiences of restorative justice. The research was carried out as part of the London Mayor's new (MOPAC) pan-London... more
Flyer outlining the key findings from a 2017 survey with victims, offenders and practitioners on their views and experiences of restorative justice. The research was carried out as part of the London Mayor's new (MOPAC) pan-London restorative justice service.
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A special edition of the RJ Webinar series by Prof. Theo Gavrielides covering the topic of violent youth radicalisation, truths and myths and the restorative justice way of preventing it.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Political Extremism/Radicalism/Populism, Transitional Justice, and 11 moreRadicalization, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Equity and Social Justice in Higher Education, Youth Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Countering Violent Extremism, Equity and Social Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
This is the 21st Episode of the RJ Webinar series by Prof. Theo Gavrielides. Special Guest is Prof. Thomas Toscano, Associate Head of School Buckinghamshire New University This episode covers the topic of violent youth radicalisation... more
This is the 21st Episode of the RJ Webinar series by Prof. Theo Gavrielides. Special Guest is Prof. Thomas Toscano, Associate Head of School Buckinghamshire New University
This episode covers the topic of violent youth radicalisation especially within universities. The interview presents evidence of a positive approach that uses restorative justice for prevention and social control.
This episode covers the topic of violent youth radicalisation especially within universities. The interview presents evidence of a positive approach that uses restorative justice for prevention and social control.
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Criminal Justice, Social Policy, Human Rights, Social Justice, Political Extremism/Radicalism/Populism, and 13 moreTransitional Justice, Radicalization, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Equity and Social Justice in Higher Education, Youth Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Countering Violent Extremism, Equity and Social Justice, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, and Youth Radicalization
This Episode of the RJ Webinar series by Prof. Theo Gavrielides is an edited version of the online training for the CPD course "Preventing violent radicalisation in criminal justice settings: A Restorative Justice approach". It was... more
This Episode of the RJ Webinar series by Prof. Theo Gavrielides is an edited version of the online training for the CPD course "Preventing violent radicalisation in criminal justice settings: A Restorative Justice approach". It was delivered at the RJ4All Community Centre to criminal justice professionals in September 2022 as part of the Erasmus+ funded RDaVR funded project.
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Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Mental Health, Community Engagement & Participation, Social Justice, and 15 morePolitical Extremism/Radicalism/Populism, Transitional Justice, Radicalization, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Trauma-Informed Care, Neurodiversity, Trauma, Advocacy and Activism, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Countering Violent Extremism, Equity and Social Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
This is the 18th Episode of the RJ Webinar series by Prof. Theo Gavrielides. Special Guest is Dr. Martin Wright. The interview looks into the roots and history of restorative justice, its presence as well as future. In this unique... more
This is the 18th Episode of the RJ Webinar series by Prof. Theo Gavrielides. Special Guest is Dr. Martin Wright.
The interview looks into the roots and history of restorative justice, its presence as well as future. In this unique video, together, Theo and Martin take a journey of exploration as they remember their first encounter 21 years ago, while reflecting on the dangers ahead for the restorative justice movement.
The interview looks into the roots and history of restorative justice, its presence as well as future. In this unique video, together, Theo and Martin take a journey of exploration as they remember their first encounter 21 years ago, while reflecting on the dangers ahead for the restorative justice movement.
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Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, and 8 moreDistributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, History of Justice, History of Criminal Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
This is the panel debate that followed the professorial inaugural lecture of Professor Theo Gavrielides at the University of East London. The panel was chaired by Channel 4 Home Affairs Senior Correspondent Simon Israel. Panelists... more
This is the panel debate that followed the professorial inaugural lecture of Professor Theo Gavrielides at the University of East London. The panel was chaired by Channel 4 Home Affairs Senior Correspondent Simon Israel. Panelists included: Dr. Jackie Craissati (Clinical and forensic psychologist and independent governor at UEL), Prof. Fitzroy Andrew (Senior Institutional Equity Officer at UEL), Juozas Kelecius (Project Officer at RJ4All).
The panel covers the topic of race and power. The lecture is introduced by Professor Aneta Tunariu, Dean of the School of Psychology and Professor Verity Brown Pro-Vice Chancellor of UEL.
The panel covers the topic of race and power. The lecture is introduced by Professor Aneta Tunariu, Dean of the School of Psychology and Professor Verity Brown Pro-Vice Chancellor of UEL.
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This is the professorial inaugural lecture of Professor Theo Gavrielides at the University of East London. He covers the topic of race and power. The lecture is introduced by Professor Aneta Tunariu, Dean of the School of Psychology and... more
This is the professorial inaugural lecture of Professor Theo Gavrielides at the University of East London. He covers the topic of race and power. The lecture is introduced by Professor Aneta Tunariu, Dean of the School of Psychology and Professor Verity Brown Pro-Vice Chancellor of UEL.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Power (social), Race and Racism, and 13 moreRace and Ethnicity, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Justice, Theories of Justice, Equity and Social Justice in Higher Education, Racial discrimination, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
What is the history of restorative justice and where did it come from? How did it rise and fall over time? This is the 15th webinar by Dr. Gavrielides.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Aristotle, Human Rights, Community Based Education, and 13 moreSocial Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Community-Based Participatory Research, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, Community Practice, History of Justice, History of Criminal Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
We punish every day. As parents, partners, justice agents ... what do we punish and how? More importantly, is this punishment effective? What if there is a different kind of punishment that is self-inflicted and constructive? This... more
We punish every day. As parents, partners, justice agents ... what do we punish and how? More importantly, is this punishment effective? What if there is a different kind of punishment that is self-inflicted and constructive?
This webinar is based on the Mental Health Matters project that was carried out by RJ4All. It uses a live panel during the project's closing international conference in January 2022.
The webinar deconstructs the contemporary notion of punishment and introduces Gavrielides' concept of restorative pain. It them moves on to present a case study of a personal story that was presented at the 1st International Annual Conference of the RJ4All International Institute. This is a story of pain and catharsis using art and the power of restoration to create dialogue and healing. It complements Gavrielides' lecture by engaging the viewer through emotions and pain.
This webinar is based on the Mental Health Matters project that was carried out by RJ4All. It uses a live panel during the project's closing international conference in January 2022.
The webinar deconstructs the contemporary notion of punishment and introduces Gavrielides' concept of restorative pain. It them moves on to present a case study of a personal story that was presented at the 1st International Annual Conference of the RJ4All International Institute. This is a story of pain and catharsis using art and the power of restoration to create dialogue and healing. It complements Gavrielides' lecture by engaging the viewer through emotions and pain.
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Sociology, Criminal Law, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Social Justice, and 11 moreTransitional Justice, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Punishment, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Equity and Social Justice, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, and Rehabilitating Offenders
How are we all racialised through power abuse and what are the new forms of slavery that we have silently accepted? What does restorative justice have to do with this, and what is your role? Do you have power? This is the 13th webinar... more
How are we all racialised through power abuse and what are the new forms of slavery that we have silently accepted? What does restorative justice have to do with this, and what is your role? Do you have power?
This is the 13th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. The topic is on Dr. Gavrielides' new monograph "Power, Race & Justice: The restorative dialogue we won’t have". This Episode is chaired by Laura Hamblin, Lecturer at the School of Psychology of the University of East London.
This is the 13th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. The topic is on Dr. Gavrielides' new monograph "Power, Race & Justice: The restorative dialogue we won’t have". This Episode is chaired by Laura Hamblin, Lecturer at the School of Psychology of the University of East London.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Slavery, Race and Ethnicity, Social Justice, and 12 moreVictimology, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Racialization, Racial and ethnic discrimination, Racial discrimination, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Abuse of power, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
Power is everywhere. Power abuse is the main source of inequality and poverty. And yet, we have been taught to look elsewhere. Why? What does restorative justice have to do with it and what is your role? Do you have power? This is the... more
Power is everywhere. Power abuse is the main source of inequality and poverty. And yet, we have been taught to look elsewhere. Why? What does restorative justice have to do with it and what is your role? Do you have power? This is the 12th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. The topic is on Dr. Gavrielides' new monograph "Power, Race & Justice: The restorative dialogue we won’t have". This Episode is chaired by Pavan Dhaliwal (she/her), Chief Executive of Revolving Doors.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Race and Racism, Race and Ethnicity, Social Justice, and 13 moreTransitional Justice, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Justice, Theories of Justice, Racial Profiling, Feminism and Social Justice, Racial discrimination, Race relations, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
This is the 11th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Juvenile Justice, Social Justice, and 13 moreTransitional Justice, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Social Justice in Education, Youth Justice, Community-based organisations, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, Child and Youth Rights, and Equity and Human Rights
This is the 10th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. The topic is campaigning for restorative justice. This Episode welcomes Guest speaker Professor Gerry Johnstone, Hull University.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Political Campaigns, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, and 8 moreRestorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, Social Campaign, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, and Equity and Human Rights
This is the 9th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. The topic is virtual restorative justice.
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Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, and 7 moreJustice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, Coronavirus COVID-19, and COVID-19 PANDEMIC
This is part 5 of the 8th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. This Episode is split into various parts covering the history of restorative justice.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, and 8 moreDistributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, History of Justice, History of Criminal Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
This is part 4 of 3the 8th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. This Episode is split into various parts covering the history of restorative justice.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Human Rights, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, and 9 moreRestorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, History of Justice, History of Criminal Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
This is part 3 of the 8th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. This Episode is split into various parts covering the history of restorative justice.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, and 8 moreDistributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, History of Justice, History of Criminal Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
This is part 2 of the 8th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. This Episode is split into various parts covering the history of restorative justice.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, and 9 moreDistributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, History of Justice, History of Criminal Justice, Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory, and Human Rights/Transitional Justice
This is part 1 of the 8th webinar of the RJ4All YouTube channel "RJ webinar series" by Theo Gavrielides. This Episode is split into various parts covering the history of restorative justice.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, and 8 moreDistributive Justice, Justice, Theories of Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Equity and Social Justice, History of Justice, History of Criminal Justice, and Restorative Justice: Practice and Theory
Welcome to the seventh episode in the RJ Webinar Series by Dr Theo Gavrielides. This episode covers the topic of hate crimes with restorative justice. The webinar is broken down into 3 parts: Part 1: Understanding and defining hate... more
Welcome to the seventh episode in the RJ Webinar Series by Dr Theo Gavrielides. This episode covers the topic of hate crimes with restorative justice.
The webinar is broken down into 3 parts:
Part 1: Understanding and defining hate crimes internationally
Part 2: Understanding restorative justice
Part 3: How can restorative justice be used to address hate crimes? Case studies and research in the area.
The webinar is broken down into 3 parts:
Part 1: Understanding and defining hate crimes internationally
Part 2: Understanding restorative justice
Part 3: How can restorative justice be used to address hate crimes? Case studies and research in the area.
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Welcome to the sixth episode in the RJ Webinar Series by Dr Theo Gavrielides. This episode covers the topic of power, the three levers of "power and control" and how these subconsciously direct us in our lives. Additionally, issues of... more
Welcome to the sixth episode in the RJ Webinar Series by Dr Theo Gavrielides. This episode covers the topic of power, the three levers of "power and control" and how these subconsciously direct us in our lives. Additionally, issues of nationalism, imperialism, financial terror and elitism are all revealed!
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Welcome to the fifth episode in the RJ Webinar Series by Dr Theo Gavrielides. This episode covers the topic of power and how it not only plays a central role in understanding conflict but also its use in addressing violence.
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Sociology, Criminal Justice, Violence, Human Rights, Power (social), and 9 moreCommunity Based Education, Social Justice, Transitional Justice, Restorative Justice, Distributive Justice, Justice, Transitional justice and reconciliation processes, Human Rights/Transitional Justice, and Equity and Human Rights
Welcome to the fourth episode of the RJ Webinar Series by Dr Theo Gavrielides. In this episode, Dr Gavrielides covers the topic of power and race which looking at the potential of restorative justice for addressing power imbalances.
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Welcome to the third episode of the RJ Webinar Series by Dr Theo Gavrielides. In this webinar, Dr Gavrielides covers the topic of domestic violence and violence against women and how restorative justice can be potentially used to address... more
Welcome to the third episode of the RJ Webinar Series by Dr Theo Gavrielides. In this webinar, Dr Gavrielides covers the topic of domestic violence and violence against women and how restorative justice can be potentially used to address these phenomena.