Description: This volume provides an analytic exploration of Restorative Justice and its potential advantages and disadvantages.
Brief description: Anthony E Bottoms is Emeritus Professor at the Institute of Criminology at the University of Cambridge and Life Fellow of Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge.
Review Quotes:
"...a significant breakthrough in our understanding of restorative justice...It is not only a must read but a touchstone for future debate and research." --Gilles Renaud, The Canadian Criminal Justice Association Website
"...a welcome publication." --Hans Henrik Brydensholt, Criminal Law Forum, no. 17 "Discussions of restorative justice as a complement to or alternate to criminal or retributive justice remain in their infancy, yet this collection assures that this critically important discussion moves forward. These thought-provoking essays on a timely topic need to be read by people in the punishment business. Summing up: Highly recommended." --M.A. Foley, Marywood University, CHOICE "This book is essential reading for anybody interested in the development of restorative justice and the future of criminal justice. Each contribution is significant and well written." --Gerry Johnstone, Howard Journal of Criminal Justice