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. Youth Conferencing Restorative Justice
19. Virtual Restorative Justice: Case Studies in four European countries

Principles of Restorative Justice

1. The Philosophy of Restorative Justice
2. Internal Consistency in Restorative Justice: Walking the Talk
3. Restorative Justice as a holist perspective for understanding crime
4. The Power of Forgiveness in Restorative Justice
5. The Importance of Community in Restorative Justice
6. The Significance of Relationships in Restorative Justice Processes
7. Trauma-informed Practice in Restorative Justice
8. Summary of Howard Zehr’s The Little Book of Restorative Justice
9. Victim-centred justice
10. Encounter and Inclusion in Restorative Justice
11. Encounter, Repair, Transform: The Core Actions of Restorative Justice
12. The Key Priorities of Restorative 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. Restorative Justice Policing
6. Restorative Justice in the Workplace: Strategies and Programs
7. Restorative Justice in the Criminal Justice System: Alternatives to Punishment
8. The Use of the Arts in Restorative Justice
9. Restorative Justice in the Digital Age: Online Mediation Applications
10. Implementing Restorative Justice in the Community: Challenges and Solutions
11. Contextual sensitivities in restorative justice: culture, language, gender and trauma awareness

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 School Anti-bullying strategies
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.

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