• E4J University Module Series: Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice

• Module 8: Restorative Justice

• Introduction and learning outcomes

• Key issues

  • Topic 1.  Concept, values and origin of restorative justice
  • Topic 2.  Overview of restorative justice processes
  • Topic 3.  How cost effective is restorative justice?
  • Topic 4.  Issues in implementing restorative justice
  • Summary
  • References

• Exercises

• Case studies

• Possible class structure

• Core reading

• Advanced reading

• Student assessment

• Additional teaching tools

• Guidelines to develop a stand-alone course

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• First published in April 2019
  

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  This module is a resource for lecturers  

 

Core reading

 

This section provides a list of open access core readings that students should complete before taking a class based on this Module. The next section recommends advanced readings for students interested in exploring the topic in more detail, and for lecturers teaching the Module.

Materials with this icon can be found in the E4J Library of Resources.

• Marshall, Christopher (2014). Restoring What? The practice, promise and perils of restorative justice in New Zealand. Policy Quarterly, vol. 10, No. 2.
• Van Ness, Daniel (2000). The Shape of Things to Come: A Framework for Thinking about A Restorative Justice System . Tübingen, Germany: International Conference on Restorative Justice for Juveniles.
• Wachtel, Ted (2016). Defining Restorative . International Institute for Restorative Practices. Pennsylvania: IIRP.
• Zehr, Howard and Ali Gohar (2003). The Little Book of Restorative Justice . Canada: Good Books.

 

Next: Advanced reading

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