Restorative justice and social justice: an international perspective

Procter-Legg, Thomas, Hobson, Jonathan ORCID: 0000-0001-8081-6699 and Quimby, Ernest (2024) Restorative justice and social justice: an international perspective. Contemporary Justice Review. pp. 1-21. doi:10.1080/10282580.2024.2414953 (In Press)

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Abstract

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. © 2024 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.

Item Type:	Article
Article Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Divergent ideology; Inequity; Restorative justice; Social justice; Violence
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology. > HV7231 Criminal justice administration
Divisions:	Schools and Research Institutes > School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences
Depositing User:	Kamila Niekoraniec
Date Deposited:	24 Oct 2024 10:30
Last Modified:	24 Oct 2024 10:31
URI:	https://eprints.glos.ac.uk/id/eprint/14470

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