Restoring Respect for Justice: A Symposium

Martin Wright

2008年1月 · Waterside Press

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SECOND EDITION OF THIS CLASSIC WORK: Now further enhanced with a new introduction and end-piece. An innovative work in the form of a symposium at which presenters talk about crime, offending, victims and related matters - then answer searching questions from the audience. It includes a review of psychological literature on punishment, and controversially questions the basis of sentencing. This unique and original approach is the medium for Martin Wright s survey of modern-day developments in the field of restorative justice, including close examination of issues of concern to victims, offenders, courts, mediators and restorative justice practitioners. A must for anyone interested in restorative justice or dealing with victim/offender issues - including politicians! This extraordinary book describes 'A Symposium' at which a range of presenters (a politician, judge, psychologist, probation officer, mediator etc.) talk about crime, criminal offending and victims and answer questions