Abstract
Restorative justice is a transformative approach to addressing harm that focuses on repairing the damage caused by crime, promoting healing for all parties involved, and rebuilding relationships within communities. In the context of revolutionizing justice in the pipeline era, restorative justice offers a promising alternative to the punitive and retributive nature of traditional justice systems. This chapter will explore the principles of restorative justice, successful practices and programs, and the benefits it offers to victims, offenders, and the community at large.
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Sapp, K. (2024). Restorative Justice: Healing Communities. In: Revolutionizing Justice in the Pipeline Era . SpringerBriefs in Offending Populations & Correctional Psychotherapy . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50678-9_5
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