Joan Pennell

Restorative Justice and Practices in New Zealand

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“New Zealand leads the world in legislating restorative processes to resolve youth offending. This compendium offers insights into how and why restorative practices, in particular, family group conferencing, reduces recidivism, respects cultural diversity, and upholds the rights of victims, young people, and their families. Extending beyond youth justice, the authors point to how restorative principles can be effective in so many domains, including schools.”