Restorative Justice Knowledge Base: Overview

The field of restorative justice is constantly evolving, with new research, programs, and best practices being developed regularly. To stay up-to-date with this growing body of knowledge, this site will include definitions, principles, case studies, evaluation methods, and more, making it a valuable resource for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers in the field of restorative justice.

Basics of Restorative Justice

  1. Introduction to Restorative Justice
  2. The Philosophy and Principles of Restorative Justice
  3. The History of Restorative Justice
  4. The Different Forms of Restorative Justice
  5. The Benefits and Limitations of Restorative Justice
  6. The Process of Restorative Justice
  7. The Role of Victims, Offenders, and Community in Restorative Justice
  8. The Effectiveness and Outcomes of Restorative Justice
  9. Defining Restorative Justice – definitions and essential elements
  10. Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System
  11. The Growth of Restorative Justice in Schools
  12. Restorative Justice around the World
  13. Restorative Justice as a way of living

Styles of Restorative Justice

  1. Community Conferencing
  2. Circles and Restorative Circles
  3. Victim-Offender Mediation and Dialogue
  4. Restorative Community Service
  5. Reparations and Restorative Reparations
  6. Community Restorative Justice and Neighborhood Justice Panels
  7. Conferencing and Family Group Conferencing
  8. Restorative Schools and Classroom Circles
  9. Truth and Reconciliation Processes
  10. Restorative Practices in Criminal Justice Systems
  11. Indigenous-Led Restorative Justice Approaches.
  12. Restorative Cities
  13. Victim-Offender Mediation
  14. Restorative Diversion Programs
  15. Restorative Reentry Programs
  16. Restorative Schools
  17. Family Group Conferencing
  18. Healing to Wellness Courts
  19. Youth Conferencing

Principles of Restorative Justice

  1. The Philosophy of Restorative Justice
  2. The Importance of Relationship-Building in Restorative Justice
  3. The Role of Empathy in Restorative Justice
  4. The Power of Forgiveness in Restorative Justice
  5. The Importance of Community in Restorative Justice
  6. The Role of Dialogue in Restorative Justice
  7. Trauma-informed Practice in Restorative Justice
  8. Victim-centred justice
  9. The Importance of Accountability in Restorative Justice
  10. The Role of Healing in Restorative Justice
  11. The Relationship between Restorative Justice and Social Justice

Practices of Restorative Justice

  1. Community Conferencing: A Restorative Justice Practice
  2. Restorative Circles: A Guide for Facilitation
  3. Victim-Offender Mediation: How it Works
  4. Restorative Justice in Schools: Strategies and Programs
  5. The Role of Law Enforcement in Restorative Justice
  6. Restorative Justice in the Workplace: Strategies and Programs
  7. Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System: Alternatives to Punishment
  8. The Role of the Arts in Restorative Justice
  9. Restorative Justice in the Digital Age: Online Platforms and Technologies
  10. Implementing Restorative Justice in the Community: Challenges and Solutions

Restorative Justice and Social Issues

  1. Restorative Justice and Racial Justice
  2. Restorative Justice and Gender Justice
  3. Restorative Justice and LGBTQ+ Rights
  4. Restorative Justice and Immigration
  5. Restorative Justice and Environmental Justice
  6. Restorative Justice and Disability Rights
  7. Restorative Justice and Economic Justice
  8. Restorative Justice and Aging
  9. Restorative Justice and Mental Health
  10. Restorative Justice and Animal Rights

Restorative Practices in Schools

  1. Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools
  2. The Impact of Restorative Practices on Educational Outcomes
  3. Understanding the Difference between Restorative and Punitive Approaches
  4. Implementing Restorative Practices in the Classroom
  5. The Role of Teachers in Restorative Practices
  6. Restorative Practices and Student Discipline
  7. Building Relationships through Restorative Practices
  8. Using Restorative Practices to Address Bullying and Conflict in Schools
  9. Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Care in Schools
  10. Measuring the Effectiveness of Restorative Practices in Schools.

Thought leaders in Restorative Justice

  1. Howard Zehr: A Pioneer in Restorative Justice
  2. Dennis Maloney: A Visionary in Restorative Justice
  3. Mark Umbreit: A Champion of Restorative Justice
  4. John Braithwaite: A Sociologist at the Forefront of Restorative Justice
  5. Raj Patel: A Thought Leader in Restorative Justice and Social Change
  6. Fania Davis: A Leader in the Movement for Restorative Justice
  7. Robert K. Hudock: An Advocate for Restorative Justice in the Workplace
  8. Ted Wachtel: An Innovator in Restorative Justice Education
  9. Carla Barnhill: A Trailblazer in the Implementation of Restorative Justice
  10. Martin Wright: An Expert on the History of Restorative Justice
  11. Jennifer Woolf: A Leading Voice in the Evolution of Restorative Justice
  12. Janine Harris: An Inspirational Leader in the Development of Restorative Justice
  13. LaTonya Green: An Authority on the Relationship between Restorative Justice and Race
  14. Neil Prince: A Thought Leader on the Relationship between Restorative Justice and Mental Health
  15. Julie Owen: An Innovator in the Development of Restorative Justice in Schools
  16. Nancy Whiteside: A Champion of Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System
  17. Dan Van Ness: A Restorative Justice Advocate for Over 25 Years
  18. Jo Anderson: A Leader in the Study and Practice of Restorative Justice
  19. Nick Hopkins: A Trailblazer in the Growth of Restorative Justice in the Workplace
  20. Pat Carlen: A Restorative Justice Thought Leader in the United Kingdom.
  21. Beth Springfield: An Advocate for Restorative Justice in the Correctional System
  22. Maurice Punch: A Researcher in the Effectiveness of Restorative Justice
  23. Nina Jain: A Thought Leader on Restorative Justice in the Global Community
  24. Joe Tollefson: A Visionary in the Integration of Restorative Justice in Communities
  25. Tony Fabelo: An Expert in the Intersection of Restorative Justice and Criminal Justice Reform
  26. Arnold Shade: A Pioneer in the Development of Restorative Justice for Youth
  27. Cheri Maples: A Leader in the Expansion of Restorative Justice in the Spiritual Community
  28. Sharon Mattsson-Bozeat: A Thought Leader in the Development of Restorative Justice in Schools
  29. Randy Hawthorne: An Innovator in the Implementation of Restorative Justice in the Workplace
  30. Maureen Sanderson: A Champion of Restorative Justice in the Healthcare Industry
  31. Mia Bloom: A Researcher on the Impact of Restorative Justice on Victims
  32. Nina Johnson: An Authority in the Relationship between Restorative Justice and Community Development
  33. Carol Waaser: A Restorative Justice Advocate for over 30 Years
  34. Alex Howard: A Trailblazer in the Use of Restorative Justice in Conflicts between Nations
  35. Jared Shotwell: A Thought Leader on the Ethics of Restorative Justice
  36. Denise Marshall: A Leader in the Expansion of Restorative Justice in the Court System
  37. Rick Love: An Inspirational Leader in the Growth of Restorative Justice in Religious Communities
  38. Joyce Umbreit: A Researcher on the Effectiveness of Restorative Justice in Reducing Recidivism.

Leader of Restorative Practices in Schools

  1. Karen Niemi: An Innovative Leader in the Implementation of Restorative Practices in Schools
  2. Ted Wachtel: A Pioneering Educator in the Use of Restorative Practices in Schools
  3. Nina Revoyr: A Champion of Restorative Practices in the Classroom
  4. Dr. Dámaris Díaz: A Thought Leader on the Role of Restorative Practices in School Culture
  5. Leah Penniman: An Advocate for the Integration of Restorative Practices in Diverse School Settings
  6. Dr. Eve Ewing: An Authority on the Intersection of Restorative Practices and Social Justice in Schools
  7. Dr. Theodore R. Sizer: A Visionary Educator on the Power of Restorative Practices in Schools
  8. Dr. Ken Hardy: An Inspirational Speaker on the Benefits of Restorative Practices in Schools
  9. Dr. Louise Barrett: A Restorative Practices Expert in the Field of School Psychology
  10. Dr. Mary Farrell: A Leading Voice in the Implementation of Restorative Practices in Special Education
  11. Dr. Ellen Debrina: A Restorative Practices Advocate in the World of School Social Work
  12. Dr. Darnell L. Moore: An Innovative Educator on the Use of Restorative Practices in Urban Schools
  13. Dr. Karen Niemi: A Thought Leader on the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Restorative Practices in Schools
  14. Dr. Tobie Windham: An Authority on the Integration of Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Care in Schools
  15. Dr. David Scott: A Pioneer in the Development of Restorative Practices in Higher Education
  16. Dr. Nancy Riestenberg: A Leader in the Study and Practice of Restorative Practices in Teacher Education
  17. Dr. Cate Doose: An Inspirational Educator on the Power of Restorative Practices in Building School Communities
  18. Marg Thorsborne: A Leading Advocate for the Integration of Restorative Practices in Schools
  19. Belinda Hopkins: An Expert in the Use of Restorative Practices to Address Discipline Issues in Schools.
  20. Dr. Alice MacGillivray: A Restorative Practices Expert in the World of School Administration
  21. Dr. Wanda D. Alston: An Advocate for the Expansion of Restorative Practices in the School System.
  22. Barbara Tober: A Pioneering Educator in the Field of Restorative Practices
  23. Jane Galbraith: An Expert in the Implementation of Restorative Practices in Schools
  24. Maurice Vanderpol: A Leader in the Development of Restorative Practices in Education
  25. Deborah Murdoch: A Thought Leader on the Connection between Restorative Practices and Student Success
  26. Sandy Heierbacher: A Champion of Restorative Practices in Conflict Resolution
  27. Nan Withers: A Leader in the Use of Restorative Practices to Foster Positive School Cultures
  28. Linda Wood: An Innovator in the Development of Restorative Practices in Classrooms
  29. Lonnie Rowell: An Authority on the Relationship between Restorative Practices and Positive Student Outcomes
  30. Elliott D. Cohen: A Thought Leader on the Link between Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning
  31. Rafael Antonio Castillo: A Restorative Practices Advocate for Over 25 Years
  32. Rudolph W. Savage Jr.: A Restorative Practices Innovator in Urban Schools
  33. Sharon Friesen: A Trailblazer in the Growth of Restorative Practices in High Schools
  34. Linda L. Long: A Leading Voice in the Evolution of Restorative Practices in Higher Education
  35. Phil Stinson: A Leader in the Study and Practice of Restorative Practices in Law Enforcement
  36. Marcy Crawford: A Champion of Restorative Practices in the Juvenile Justice System
  37. Marjorie M. Murphy: An Expert in the Implementation of Restorative Practices in Community Settings
  38. Andrea Hyde: A Thought Leader on the Connection between Restorative Practices and Mental Health in Schools
  39. Jim Hutton: An Inspirational Leader in the Development of Restorative Practices in Sports.

Critiques of Restorative Justice

  1. Challenges in the future of Restorative Justice
  2. The Effectiveness of Restorative Justice: An Evidence-Based Review
  3. The Critique of Restorative Justice: Re-thinking its Goals and Practices
  4. The Potential and Limitations of Restorative Justice in Criminal Justice Reform
  5. The Ethics of Restorative Justice: A Philosophical Critique
  6. The Limits of Restorative Justice: A Feminist Perspective
  7. Restorative Justice and the Critique of Punitive Justice
  8. Restorative Justice and the Critique of the Criminal Justice System
  9. A Critique of Restorative Justice’s Ability to Address Systemic Injustice
  10. The Critique of Restorative Justice: Addressing the Challenges to its Implementation.

Other articles

  1. “The Benefits of Restorative Justice for Victims of Crime”
  2. “How Restorative Justice is Improving School Discipline”
  3. “The Role of Community in Implementing Restorative Justice”
  4. “The Impact of Trauma on the Effectiveness of Restorative Justice”
  5. “The Relationship between Forgiveness and Restorative Justice”
  6. “The Integration of Technology in Restorative Justice Practices”
  7. “The Importance of Cultural Responsiveness in Restorative Justice Research”
  8. “The Benefits of Restorative Justice for Offenders and Society”
  9. “The Effectiveness of Restorative Justice in Reducing Recidivism”
  10. “The Integration of Spirituality in Restorative Justice Programs”
  11. “The Role of Restorative Justice in Transitional Justice”
  12. “The Importance of Restorative Justice for Juvenile Offenders”
  13. “The Impact of Restorative Justice on Social Cohesion”
  14. “The Benefits of Restorative Justice for the Family Justice System”
  15. “The Relationship between Restorative Justice and Social Media”
  16. “The Role of Restorative Justice in Community Safety”
  17. “The Impact of Restorative Justice on Human Trafficking”
  18. “The Importance of Restorative Justice for People with Disabilities”
  19. “The Relationship between Restorative Justice and Amnesty”
  20. “The Role of Restorative Justice in Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution”