Description
Book SynopsisThis unique book is a clear and detailed introduction that analyses how restorative justice nurtures empathy, exploring key themes such as responsibility, shame, forgiveness and closure. Using case studies, the book offers a fresh angle on a topic that is of growing interest both in the UK and internationally.
Trade Review"A compelling, honest and moving book which will make a huge contribution to the field." Belinda Hopkins, Transforming Conflict
"A well-researched, original and welcome contribution to the growing literature on restorative justice, focusing on the development of empathy to gradually reveal the layers of the restorative process." Marian Liebmann, OBE, Independent Restorative Justice Trainer and Consultant
Table of ContentsIntroduction Part One: Empathy Level Zero: Hurting; Crime and unhappiness; The gap caused by crime; Part Two: Empathy Level One: Seeing; Entering the criminal justice system; Into the criminal courts; Part Three: Empathy Level Two: Voicing; Unripe restorative justice; Restorative enquiry; The keys and blocks to restorative justice; Choice, encouragement or coercion?; Part Four: Empathy Level Three: Hearing; Indirect restorative justice; The restorative meeting; Part Five: Empathy Level Four: Helping; 'Doing sorry'; Does it always go so well?; Part Six: Empathy Level Five: Healing; Into the heart of restorative justice; Conclusion.
