The court as last resort. Victim-sensitive, community-based responses to crime

This paper considers the claimed benefits for victims in restorative justice processes. The author argues that these objectives can best be achieved through a focus on three overlapping areas; the structure for the delivery of services, mediation practice and a focus on the arrangements for dealing...

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Autor principal: Wright, Martin (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Print Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 2002
En: The British journal of criminology
Año: 2002, Volumen: 42, Número: 3, Páginas: 654-667
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Sumario:This paper considers the claimed benefits for victims in restorative justice processes. The author argues that these objectives can best be achieved through a focus on three overlapping areas; the structure for the delivery of services, mediation practice and a focus on the arrangements for dealing with cases where mediation is not possible. Recent legislation and practice in the United Kingdom are examined to consider the extent to which such initiatives have improved (or not) the delivery of services to victims. Finally, an agenda is proposed for victim-sensitive justice that includes procedural changes, safeguards, and greater community involvement
ISSN:0007-0955