Restorative justice – policing opportunities

auteur James Watson
tijdschrift Cahiers Politiestudies (ISSN: 1784-5300)
jaargang Jaargang 2009
aflevering 11. Restorative policing
onderdeel Artikelen
publicatie datum 12 mei 2009
taal English
pagina 219
samenvatting

Restorative Justice is often seen as an add on or alternative to traditional policing approaches. The use of it is left to individuals to identify the opportunities and to act accordingly. Fears are raised in policing circles when it suggested that people should be given the opportunity to come together and discuss their issues and possible solutions. Traditionally, it is the role of the police to impose solutions on society...