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Multicultural Implications of Restorative Justice: Potential Pitfalls and Dangers

Publication year: 2000 | Cataloged on: Oct. 31, 2006
ANNOTATION: Issues surrounding the use of restorative justice with individuals of cross-cultural perspectives are examined. Sections of this document look at: the scope and framework of restorative justice; restorative justice -- program adaptations; potential cross-cultural pitfalls and dangers such as differences in communication styles, differences among cultures, differences within cultures, and racism as a subset of cultural conflict; ways to increase positive interaction; and concluding remarks. Appendixes include a hypothetical case of a community reparation board meeting and a poem concerning diversity.
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