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
- Introduction to Restorative Justice
- The Philosophy and Principles of Restorative Justice
- The History of Restorative Justice
- The Different Forms of Restorative Justice
- The Benefits and Limitations of Restorative Justice
- The Process of Restorative Justice
- The Role of Victims, Offenders, and Community in Restorative Justice
- The Effectiveness and Outcomes of Restorative Justice
- Defining Restorative Justice – definitions and essential elements
- Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System
- The Growth of Restorative Justice in Schools
- Restorative Justice around the World
- Restorative Justice as a way of living
Styles of Restorative Justice
- Community Conferencing
- Circles and Restorative Circles
- Victim-Offender Mediation and Dialogue
- Restorative Community Service
- Reparations and Restorative Reparations
- Community Restorative Justice and Neighborhood Justice Panels
- Conferencing and Family Group Conferencing
- Restorative Schools and Classroom Circles
- Truth and Reconciliation Processes
- Restorative Practices in Criminal Justice Systems
- Indigenous-Led Restorative Justice Approaches.
- Restorative Cities
- Victim-Offender Mediation
- Restorative Diversion Programs
- Restorative Reentry Programs
- Restorative Schools
- Family Group Conferencing
- Youth Conferencing Restorative Justice
- Virtual Restorative Justice: Case Studies in four European countries
Principles of Restorative Justice
- The Philosophy of Restorative Justice
- Internal Consistency in Restorative Justice: Walking the Talk
- Restorative Justice as a holist perspective for understanding crime
- The Power of Forgiveness in Restorative Justice
- The Importance of Community in Restorative Justice
- The Significance of Relationships in Restorative Justice Processes
- Trauma-informed Practice in Restorative Justice
- Summary of Howard Zehr’s The Little Book of Restorative Justice
- Victim-centred justice
- Encounter and Inclusion in Restorative Justice
- Encounter, Repair, Transform: The Core Actions of Restorative Justice
- The Key Priorities of Restorative Justice
Practices of Restorative Justice
- Community Conferencing: A Restorative Justice Practice
- Restorative Circles: A Guide for Facilitation
- Victim-Offender Mediation: How it Works
- Restorative Justice in Schools: Strategies and Programs
- Restorative Justice Policing
- Restorative Justice in the Workplace: Strategies and Programs
- Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System: Alternatives to Punishment
- The Use of the Arts in Restorative Justice
- Restorative Justice in the Digital Age: Online Mediation Applications
- Implementing Restorative Justice in the Community: Challenges and Solutions
- Contextual sensitivities in restorative justice: culture, language, gender and trauma awareness
Restorative Practices in Schools
- Introduction to Restorative Practices in Schools
- The Impact of Restorative Practices on Educational Outcomes
- Understanding the Difference between Restorative and Punitive Approaches
- Implementing Restorative Practices in the Classroom
- The Role of Teachers in Restorative Practices
- Restorative Practices and School Anti-bullying strategies
- Building Relationships through Restorative Practices
- Using Restorative Practices to Address Bullying and Conflict in Schools
- Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Care in Schools
- Measuring the Effectiveness of Restorative Practices in Schools.
Thought leaders in Restorative Justice
- Howard Zehr: A Pioneer in Restorative Justice
- Dennis Maloney: A Visionary in Restorative Justice
- Mark Umbreit: A Champion of Restorative Justice
- John Braithwaite: A Sociologist at the Forefront of Restorative Justice
- Raj Patel: A Thought Leader in Restorative Justice and Social Change
- Fania Davis: A Leader in the Movement for Restorative Justice
- Robert K. Hudock: An Advocate for Restorative Justice in the Workplace
- Ted Wachtel: An Innovator in Restorative Justice Education
- Carla Barnhill: A Trailblazer in the Implementation of Restorative Justice
- Martin Wright: An Expert on the History of Restorative Justice
- Jennifer Woolf: A Leading Voice in the Evolution of Restorative Justice
- Janine Harris: An Inspirational Leader in the Development of Restorative Justice
- LaTonya Green: An Authority on the Relationship between Restorative Justice and Race
- Neil Prince: A Thought Leader on the Relationship between Restorative Justice and Mental Health
- Julie Owen: An Innovator in the Development of Restorative Justice in Schools
- Nancy Whiteside: A Champion of Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System
- Dan Van Ness: A Restorative Justice Advocate for Over 25 Years
- Jo Anderson: A Leader in the Study and Practice of Restorative Justice
- Nick Hopkins: A Trailblazer in the Growth of Restorative Justice in the Workplace
- Pat Carlen: A Restorative Justice Thought Leader in the United Kingdom.
- Beth Springfield: An Advocate for Restorative Justice in the Correctional System
- Maurice Punch: A Researcher in the Effectiveness of Restorative Justice
- Nina Jain: A Thought Leader on Restorative Justice in the Global Community
- Joe Tollefson: A Visionary in the Integration of Restorative Justice in Communities
- Tony Fabelo: An Expert in the Intersection of Restorative Justice and Criminal Justice Reform
- Arnold Shade: A Pioneer in the Development of Restorative Justice for Youth
- Cheri Maples: A Leader in the Expansion of Restorative Justice in the Spiritual Community
- Sharon Mattsson-Bozeat: A Thought Leader in the Development of Restorative Justice in Schools
- Randy Hawthorne: An Innovator in the Implementation of Restorative Justice in the Workplace
- Maureen Sanderson: A Champion of Restorative Justice in the Healthcare Industry
- Mia Bloom: A Researcher on the Impact of Restorative Justice on Victims
- Nina Johnson: An Authority in the Relationship between Restorative Justice and Community Development
- Carol Waaser: A Restorative Justice Advocate for over 30 Years
- Alex Howard: A Trailblazer in the Use of Restorative Justice in Conflicts between Nations
- Jared Shotwell: A Thought Leader on the Ethics of Restorative Justice
- Denise Marshall: A Leader in the Expansion of Restorative Justice in the Court System
- Rick Love: An Inspirational Leader in the Growth of Restorative Justice in Religious Communities
- Joyce Umbreit: A Researcher on the Effectiveness of Restorative Justice in Reducing Recidivism.
Leaders of Restorative Practices in Schools
- Karen Niemi: An Innovative Leader in the Implementation of Restorative Practices in Schools
- Ted Wachtel: A Pioneering Educator in the Use of Restorative Practices in Schools
- Nina Revoyr: A Champion of Restorative Practices in the Classroom
- Dr. Dámaris Díaz: A Thought Leader on the Role of Restorative Practices in School Culture
- Leah Penniman: An Advocate for the Integration of Restorative Practices in Diverse School Settings
- Dr. Eve Ewing: An Authority on the Intersection of Restorative Practices and Social Justice in Schools
- Dr. Theodore R. Sizer: A Visionary Educator on the Power of Restorative Practices in Schools
- Dr. Ken Hardy: An Inspirational Speaker on the Benefits of Restorative Practices in Schools
- Dr. Louise Barrett: A Restorative Practices Expert in the Field of School Psychology
- Dr. Mary Farrell: A Leading Voice in the Implementation of Restorative Practices in Special Education
- Dr. Ellen Debrina: A Restorative Practices Advocate in the World of School Social Work
- Dr. Darnell L. Moore: An Innovative Educator on the Use of Restorative Practices in Urban Schools
- Dr. Karen Niemi: A Thought Leader on the Importance of Emotional Intelligence in Restorative Practices in Schools
- Dr. Tobie Windham: An Authority on the Integration of Restorative Practices and Trauma-Informed Care in Schools
- Dr. David Scott: A Pioneer in the Development of Restorative Practices in Higher Education
- Dr. Nancy Riestenberg: A Leader in the Study and Practice of Restorative Practices in Teacher Education
- Dr. Cate Doose: An Inspirational Educator on the Power of Restorative Practices in Building School Communities
- Marg Thorsborne: A Leading Advocate for the Integration of Restorative Practices in Schools
- Belinda Hopkins: An Expert in the Use of Restorative Practices to Address Discipline Issues in Schools.
- Dr. Alice MacGillivray: A Restorative Practices Expert in the World of School Administration
- Dr. Wanda D. Alston: An Advocate for the Expansion of Restorative Practices in the School System.
- Barbara Tober: A Pioneering Educator in the Field of Restorative Practices
- Jane Galbraith: An Expert in the Implementation of Restorative Practices in Schools
- Maurice Vanderpol: A Leader in the Development of Restorative Practices in Education
- Deborah Murdoch: A Thought Leader on the Connection between Restorative Practices and Student Success
- Sandy Heierbacher: A Champion of Restorative Practices in Conflict Resolution
- Nan Withers: A Leader in the Use of Restorative Practices to Foster Positive School Cultures
- Linda Wood: An Innovator in the Development of Restorative Practices in Classrooms
- Lonnie Rowell: An Authority on the Relationship between Restorative Practices and Positive Student Outcomes
- Elliott D. Cohen: A Thought Leader on the Link between Restorative Practices and Social Emotional Learning
- Rafael Antonio Castillo: A Restorative Practices Advocate for Over 25 Years
- Rudolph W. Savage Jr.: A Restorative Practices Innovator in Urban Schools
- Sharon Friesen: A Trailblazer in the Growth of Restorative Practices in High Schools
- Linda L. Long: A Leading Voice in the Evolution of Restorative Practices in Higher Education
- Phil Stinson: A Leader in the Study and Practice of Restorative Practices in Law Enforcement
- Marcy Crawford: A Champion of Restorative Practices in the Juvenile Justice System
- Marjorie M. Murphy: An Expert in the Implementation of Restorative Practices in Community Settings
- Andrea Hyde: A Thought Leader on the Connection between Restorative Practices and Mental Health in Schools
- Jim Hutton: An Inspirational Leader in the Development of Restorative Practices in Sports.
Critiques of Restorative Justice
- Challenges in the future of Restorative Justice
- The Effectiveness of Restorative Justice: An Evidence-Based Review
- The Critique of Restorative Justice: Re-thinking its Goals and Practices
- The Potential and Limitations of Restorative Justice in Criminal Justice Reform
- The Ethics of Restorative Justice: A Philosophical Critique
- The Limits of Restorative Justice: A Feminist Perspective
- Restorative Justice and the Critique of Punitive Justice
- Restorative Justice and the Critique of the Criminal Justice System
- A Critique of Restorative Justice’s Ability to Address Systemic Injustice
- The Critique of Restorative Justice: Addressing the Challenges to its Implementation.
Other articles
- The Benefits of Restorative Justice for Victims of Crime
- “How Restorative Justice is Improving School Discipline”
- Restorative Justice in Chinese Jurisdictions
- “The Role of Community in Implementing Restorative Justice”
- “The Impact of Trauma on the Effectiveness of Restorative Justice”
- “The Relationship between Forgiveness and Restorative Justice”
- “The Integration of Technology in Restorative Justice Practices”
- “The Importance of Cultural Responsiveness in Restorative Justice Research”
- “The Benefits of Restorative Justice for Offenders and Society”
- “The Effectiveness of Restorative Justice in Reducing Recidivism”
- “The Integration of Spirituality in Restorative Justice Programs”
- “The Role of Restorative Justice in Transitional Justice”
- “The Importance of Restorative Justice for Juvenile Offenders”
- “The Impact of Restorative Justice on Social Cohesion”
- “The Benefits of Restorative Justice for the Family Justice System”
- “The Relationship between Restorative Justice and Social Media”
- “The Role of Restorative Justice in Community Safety”
- “The Impact of Restorative Justice on Human Trafficking”
- “The Importance of Restorative Justice for People with Disabilities”
- “The Relationship between Restorative Justice and Amnesty”
- “The Role of Restorative Justice in Peacemaking and Conflict Resolution”