Trying to Improve the Drainage; Restorative Justice in a somewhat unpromising terrain

Authors

  • Chris Powell University of Southern Maine, Portland, Maine USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15174/cj.v3i2.102

Keywords:

Restorative justice, Diversionary conferencing, Facilitator, Integrative shaming, Net widening, Ethics

Abstract

This paper aims to contribute to the debate as to the most appropriate and effective way of implementing Restorative Justice in places where a more punitive mentality is prevalent. It provides an account of the author’s efforts to argue for RJ in Maine, USA, and reflects critically on the ethical and ideological dilemmas involved.

Published

2014-12-03

How to Cite

Powell, C. (2014). Trying to Improve the Drainage; Restorative Justice in a somewhat unpromising terrain. Ciencia Jurídica, 3(6), 37–49. https://doi.org/10.15174/cj.v3i2.102