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A Different Kind Of Justice: A Critical Reflection, Cassandra Sharp Dr
A Different Kind Of Justice: A Critical Reflection, Cassandra Sharp Dr
RadioDoc Review
Despite the accepted success of many restorative justice programs with youth and Indigenous offenders, debate still proliferates about the utility of adult restorative justice programs within the criminal justice system. Many important questions are raised about the efficacy and impact of such programs including: ‘What can restorative justice offer adult offenders and victims of crime? What are some of the challenges of using restorative justice in this context? And what can we learn from emerging developments in practice?’ (Bolitho et al, 2012). As will be discussed in this review, Russell Finch’s BBC Radio 4 production of A Different Kind of …
The Case For Forgiveness In Legal Disputes, Eileen Barker
The Case For Forgiveness In Legal Disputes, Eileen Barker
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal
The article offers information on the education and understanding of forgiveness, which assists lawyers and mediators in supporting their clients in the area of forgiveness. It discusses two types of forgiveness relevant to legal disputes including bilateral forgiveness and unilateral forgiveness, and briefs common misconceptions about forgiveness. It analyzes that the essence of forgiveness is the giving up of resentment, anger, and hatred.
Apology, Forgiveness, Reconciliation & Therapeutic Jurisprudence, Susan Daicoff
Apology, Forgiveness, Reconciliation & Therapeutic Jurisprudence, Susan Daicoff
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal
The article offers information on the definition of the apology, forgiveness, and reconciliation processes. It discusses the relationship between these concepts and explains the benefits of practical use of apology, forgiveness, and reconciliation in the law. It informs that these concepts provide an effective healing to dispute or conflicts between individuals, groups, or institutions.
Facilitating Forgiveness And Reconciliation In “Good Enough” Marriages, Solangel Maldonado
Facilitating Forgiveness And Reconciliation In “Good Enough” Marriages, Solangel Maldonado
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal
The article offers information on the long-term effects of divorce on children and parents under the analysis of the social science literatures. It informs that the U.S. Courts should encourage reconciliation between low-discord parents which in turn would help to save their marriage and protect their children from negative psychological effects of their divorce.
The Thorny Issue Of Forgiveness: A Psychological Perspective, Julie Juola Exline
The Thorny Issue Of Forgiveness: A Psychological Perspective, Julie Juola Exline
Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal
The article offers information on the concept and process of forgiveness from a psychological point of view. It discusses several decisions based on the challenging issue of forgiveness, which determines the purpose, timing, and effectiveness to assist forgiveness in avoiding risk to the forgiver. It informs that the forgiveness is relevant in cases where one person clearly commits some offense against another under conditions of envy, jealousy, and unhealed wounds.
An Essay On Vengeance And Forgiveness, Theodore Y. Blumoff
An Essay On Vengeance And Forgiveness, Theodore Y. Blumoff
ExpressO
Vengeance is generally accompanied by the moral emotion of resentment and indignation, which are also natural psychological reactions. We can and do give these emotions cognitive content, inasmuch as they have developed and matured over time with culture, but they are primitive. They arise when an individual suffers a non-trivial injury that was inflicted without excuse or justification. Among other injuries suffered, the harm done discounts the value we hold of ourselves as human beings, so that when this discounting (the crime or a substantial tort) occurs and we react defensively; our worth as an individual feels threatened. We hope …
Hating Criminals: How Can Something That Feels So Good Be Wrong?, Joshua Dressler
Hating Criminals: How Can Something That Feels So Good Be Wrong?, Joshua Dressler
Michigan Law Review
A Review of Forgiveness and Mercy by Jeffrie G. Murphy and Jean Hampton