LibGuides: CRS625 v1: Course Resources

Introduction

Inquiry is integral to this level of study. There are no weekly reading assignments. Rather you have been provided with a reading list of materials to guide you through your studies and assignments. They are starting places for your inquiries.

Course Resources

Restorative & Transformative Justice: Definitions and Conceptions
Abramson, D. A. M., & Melissa Leanne Roberts, M. A. (2023). 17.4 Restorative & Transformative Justice: Definitions and Conceptions. Kpu.pressbooks.pub. https://kpu.pressbooks.pub/introcrim/chapter/17-4-restorative-transformative-justice-definitions-and-conceptions/
This chapter examines theories of restorative, transformative justice. These approaches are part of the critical tradition in criminology, as they argue for a paradigm shift in criminal justice and changes to the social structures that perpetuate injustice and inequality. Restorative, transformative justice re-evaluates our conceptions of justice, retribution, rehabilitation, and punishment.
Use of Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices at School: A Systematic Literature Review
Lodi, E., Perrella, L., Lepri, G. L., Scarpa, M. L., & Patrizi, P. (2021). Use of Restorative Justice and Restorative Practices at School: A Systematic Literature Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(1), 96. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19010096
From the studies examined, a great interest in applying restorative justice and practices in schools clearly emerged. Discussions on the benefits and challenges of implementation were provided. However, there is still limited evidence in terms of direct correlation, which suggests further studies on the impact of RJ and RP in school settings.
What is restorative justice?
Whitfield, S. (2022). What is restorative justice? National Forum on the Prevention of Cyber Sexual Abuse. https://nfpcsa.pubpub.org/pub/8vtlwzhl/release/1
This list of resources focuses on exploring restorative justice.
The effectiveness of restorative justice programs: A meta-analysis of recidivism and other relevant outcomes
Fulham, L., Blais, J., Rugge, T., & Schultheis, E. H. (2023). The effectiveness of restorative justice programs: A meta-analysis of recidivism and other relevant outcomes. Criminology & Criminal Justice. https://doi.org/10.1177/17488958231215228
The goal of this study was to synthesize the research on the effects of restorative justice in reducing recidivism as well as improving other outcomes for male and female adult clients.
Restorative Justice and the School-to-Prison Pipeline: A Review of Existing Literature
Morgan, H. (2021). Restorative Justice and the School-to-Prison Pipeline: A Review of Existing Literature. Education Sciences, 11(4). https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci11040159
This review article is designed to enhance the understanding of this problem by focusing on the factors that play a part in the school-to-prison pipeline.

The Little Book Series

Little Book of Conflict Transformation by John Lederach
ISBN: 1561483907

Publication Date: 2003-01-01

Lederach, J. P. (2003). The little book of conflict transformation. Good Books.
A guide to conflict resolution, or as the author prefers, "conflict transformation" that emphasizes the importance of building relationships and social structures through a radical respect for human rights and life.
Little Book of Circle Processes by Kay Pranis
ISBN: 9781561484614

Publication Date: 2005-06-01

Pranis, K. (2005). The little book of circle processes: a new/old approach to peacemaking. Good Books.
Circle processes offer a way of bringing people together to understand one another, strengthen bonds, and solve community problems--a necessity in an era of division, polarized politics, and angry debate.
The Little Book of Restorative Discipline for Schools by Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz
ISBN: 9781561485062

Publication Date: 2015-04-07

Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz, & Mullet, J. H. (2015). The little book of restorative discipline for schools: teaching responsibility, creating caring climates. Good Books.
The authors of this book believe that by applying restorative justice at school, we can build a healthier and more just society.
The Little Book of Restorative Justice by Howard Zehr
ISBN: 9781561488230

Publication Date: 2015-05-05

Zehr, H. (2002). The Little Book of Restorative Justice. Good Books.
In The Little Book of Restorative Justice, Zehr first explores how restorative justice is different from criminal justice. Then, before letting those appealing observations drift out of reach into theoretical space, Zehr presents Restorative Justice practices. Zehr undertakes a massive and complex subject and puts it in graspable from, without reducing or trivializing it.
The Little Book of Strategic Peacebuilding by Lisa Schirch
ISBN: 9781561484270

Publication Date: 2005-02-01

Schirch, L. (2004). The little book of strategic peacebuilding. Good Books.
This Little Book is an attempt to bring together the various fields and activities related to peacebuilding to integrate them into one conceptual framework. At the core of this framework is the idea of strategic peacebuilding, an interdisciplinary, coordinated approach to building a sustainable justpeace--a peace with justice.
The Little Book of Trauma Healing: Revised and Updated by Carolyn Yoder
ISBN: 9781680996036

Publication Date: 2020-06-02

Yoder, C. (2020). The little book of trauma healing: when violence strikes and community security is threatened. Good Books.
This Little Book provides a justice-and-conflict-informed community approach to addressing trauma in nonviolent, neurobiologically sound ways that interrupt cycles of violence and meet basic human needs for justice and security.

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