"First published in 2004 by Criminal Justice Press. Reprinted here from the original edition."--Title page verso.

"A Criminal Justice Press project."--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.

Preface. Opening the dialogue. Part I. Principles and concepts. 1. How, and in what terms, should restorative justice be conceived? / Gerry Johnstone -- 2. How large should the restorative justice "tent" be? / Susan Sharpe -- 3. By whom, and by what processes, is restorative justice defined, and what bias might this introduce? / Val Napoleon -- 4. Has restorative justice appropriately responded to retribution theory and impulses? / Lode Walgrave -- Part II. Stakeholder issues. 5. Will restorative justice live up to its promise to victims? / Mary Achilles -- 6. Is restorative justice possible without a parallel system for victims? / Susan Herman -- 7. What is the relationship between victim service organizations and restorative justice? / Lorraine Stutzman Amstutz -- 8. Is restorative justice imposing its agenda on victims? / Heather Strang -- 9. Have offender needs and perspectives been adequately incorporated into restorative justice? / Barb Toews, Jackie Katounas -- 10. What is the appropriate relationship between restorative justice and treatment? / Gordon Bazemore, Dee Bell -- 11. What is the place of shame in restorative justice? / Gabrielle Maxwell, Allison Morris -- 12. What is the place of punishment and imprisonment in restorative justice? / Russ Immarigeon -- 13. What is the role of community in restorative justice theory and practice? / Paul McCold -- 14. What are the dangers as well as the promises of community involvement? / George Pavlich -- Part III. Government and systems. 15. What is the role of the state in restorative justice programs? / Vernon Jantzi -- 16. How does restorative justice address human rights and due process issues? / Ann Skelton, Cheryl Frank -- 17. What are the implications of the growing state involvement in restorative justice? / Carolyn Boyes-Watson -- 18. What happens when restorative justice is encouraged, enabled and/or guided by legislation? / Guy Masters -- Part IV. Practice and practitioner issues. 19. Is restorative justice tied to specific models of practice? / Annie Warner Roberts -- 20. How does the "who, what, where and how" affect the practice of restorative justice? / Wonsh�e -- 21. How does restorative justice ensure good practice? / Helen Bowen, Jim Boyack, Chris Marshall -- 22. Are we -- practitioners, advocates -- practicing what we preach? / Dave Dyck -- 23. What is the role of professionals in restorative justice? / Carsten Erbe -- 24. Is restorative justice taking too few, or too many risks? / David Gustafson -- 25. How do culture, class and gender affect the practice of restorative justice? (part 1) / Morris Jenkins -- 26. How do culture, class and gender affect the practice of restorative justice? (part 2) / Barbara Raye -- Part V. Indigenous and religious traditions. 27. What are the implications of restorative justice's use of indigenous traditions? / Chris Cunneen -- 28. What is the state's role in indigenous justice processes? / Matt Hakiaha -- 29. What is the appropriate role of spirituality in restorative justice? / Mike Batley -- Part VI. Social justice. 30. Does restorative justice challenge systemic injustices? / Bonnie Price Lofton -- 31. What are the implications of restorative justice for society and our lives? / Dennis Sullivan, Larry Tifft -- Closing reflections.