ABSTRACT
Introduction ........................................................................................................ 232 What Is RJ and Why Use It? .............................................................................. 232 A Case Study ....................................................................................................... 234 The Issues Arising and Some Questions for Discussion ............................... 243 RJ as Education ................................................................................................... 245 Conclusion .......................................................................................................... 246 Glossary of Terms .............................................................................................. 248 Discussion Questions ........................................................................................ 248 Suggested Reading ............................................................................................. 249 Recommended Web Links ................................................................................ 249 References ............................................................................................................ 250
Restorative justice (RJ), as both concept and practice, has featured in criminal justice systems worldwide for many years, even though it may not always have been recognized or termed as such. The fundamental characteristic of RJ in the context of crime prevention is addressing offending and antisocial behavior by considering the position of the victim, the offender, and the wider community, where possible through interparty dialogue.
