The shock of forgiveness
Guest blog by Fabrice j. Guerrier Hell is not merely a fiery story of eternal damnation written in a book; hell is what civilians experience in times of war. It is a lived experience that brings deep psychological trauma. War disintegrates the very social fabric people live in – their sense of safety, hope, and....
Does restorative justice need forgiveness?
Webinar:聽Does Restorative Justice Need Forgiveness?: A dialogue with Sujatha Baliga On January 5,聽The New York Times Magazine聽carried a story聽about the use of a restorative conference in a murder case in the early stages of the legal process, prior to a plea. The case was also highlighted on theToday Show聽a few days later. The story was....
Good and bad victims?
Is a victim of crime who values restorative justice welcome in the restorative justice community only if s/he “works for” forgiveness? How is a victim of crime who believes in healing for both victim and offender, but continues to struggle with her/his understanding of justice, supported by restorative justice groups and associations?聽 Are victims invited....