Creative Restitution: A Study of Differential Response Patterns

Creative restitution offers considerable potential to the field of criminal justice. The concept is of historical significance for it has been an important element in a variety of cultures. Yet, the notion of restitution or permitting an offender to make amends is not a significant element in our so...

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Main Author: Bridges, James H. (Author)
Contributors: Gandy, John T.
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 1978
In:Year: 1978
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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Summary:Creative restitution offers considerable potential to the field of criminal justice. The concept is of historical significance for it has been an important element in a variety of cultures. Yet, the notion of restitution or permitting an offender to make amends is not a significant element in our society. This paper explores the responses of a variety of populations to creative restitution. A number of findings were of significance including strong support for and acceptance of the concept by diverse groups