RT Article
T1 Restorative justice and social justice: an international perspective
JF Contemporary justice review
VO 27
IS 2/3
SP 218
OP 238
A1 Procter-Legg, Thomas
A2 Hobson, Jonathan
A2 Quimby, Ernest
LA English
YR 2024
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1912877724
AB This article examines the relationships between restorative justice and social justice from a global viewpoint. Restorative justice, traditionally viewed as a transformative approach within criminal justice systems, is constructed as a catalyst for broader social justice reforms. Drawing on data from a series of online workshops, including participants from North America, Europe, and Africa, reflexive thematic analysis was used to generate perspectives on how restorative practices address social injustices. Findings highlight varied interpretations across different socio-political contexts, suggesting that although restorative justice may inherently hold transformative potential, its efficacy in fostering social justice is contingent on conscious integration of social justice considerations. This article contributes to the ongoing debate on the role of restorative justice in societal change, arguing that a nuanced application, which acknowledges the complexities of social injustices, can enhance impact beyond individual cases, and contribute meaningfully to the pursuit of social justice on a broader scale.
K1 Violence
K1 divergent ideology
K1 inequity
K1 Social Justice
K1 Restorative Justice
DO 10.1080/10282580.2024.2414953