Restorative Justice Dialogue

<p><i>Although Restorative Justice Dialogue is not a long text it is an impressive achievement. Each chapter is rich in content as Umbreit and Armour blend theory practice empirical research and case studies to discuss a range of topics from specific models of restorative justice to the role of facilitators in restorative justice dialogue.</p></i> <p>--<b>PsycCRITIQUES</b> <p> <p><i>Restorative Justice Dialogue</i> presents a thorough and comprehensive explanation and assessment of the current state of restorative justice in the world.</p> <p><b><i>--Journal of Social Work Values and Ethics</b></i> <p> <i>[A]n evidence-based description of the history practices and future of restorative dialogue that is informed by the values and principles of law social work and spirituality. This is an impressive achievement.</i> <p> <b>--Daniel W. Van Ness</b> Prison Fellowship International Washington DC <p> <i>I know of no other book that provides such a complete review of the various and emerging restorative practices and the phenomenal growth of this movement worldwide.</i> <p> <b>--David Karp</b> PhD Skidmore College <p> <i>The combination of two outstanding and widely recognized restorative justice researchers practitioners and authors has produced a text that is destined to be a major resource.</i> <p> <b>--Katherine Van Wormer</b> PhD University of Northern Iowa <p>This book provides a comprehensive foundation for understanding restorative justice and its application worldwide to numerous social issues. Backed by reviews of empirical research and case examples the authors describe the core restorative justice practices including victim-offender mediation family group conferencing and peacemaking circles as well as cultural considerations emerging variations in a wide variety of settings and the crucial role of the facilitator. Together authors Umbreit and Armour bring the latest empirical research and clinical wisdom to those invested in the research and practice of restorative justice.</p> <b>Key topics:</b> <p> <ul> <li>Spiritual components of restorative justice<br> <li>Victim-offender mediation<br> <li>Family group conferencing<br> <li>Peacemaking circles<br> <li>Victim-offender dialogue in crimes of severe violence<br> <li>Dimensions of culture in restorative justice<br> <li>Humanistic mediation<br> <li>Application to domestic violence higher education and incarceration<br> </ul>