RT Article
T1 How Does Restorative Justice Work? A Qualitative Metasynthesis
JF Criminal justice and behavior
VO 48
IS 10
SP 1347
OP 1365
A1 Suzuki, Masahiro
A2 Yuan, Xiaoyu
LA English
YR 2021
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1768385181
AB A systematic effort to answer in what ways and contexts the claims of restorative justice (RJ) prove persuasive is lacking. We address this gap through a metasynthesis of qualitative studies. Drawing on 26 studies identified through the systematic literature search, we identified three overarching themes to understand “how RJ works”: (1) opportunities for humanization, learning, and putting emotions of victims and individuals who committed a crime at the center of conflict-solving, (2) support networks and mechanisms for communication, and (3) life-changing journey enshrined in healing. We develop a line of argument showing how the micro-, meso-, and macro-elements of RJ interact with each other. While offering reflections on the limitations of existing literature around this key issue, we conclude with implications for advancing research of RJ.
K1 Trajectories
K1 Social Support
K1 Qualitative methods
K1 Emotion
K1 Restorative Justice
DO 10.1177/0093854821994622