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Restorative Justice And The Prosecutor, Frederick W. Gay
Restorative Justice And The Prosecutor, Frederick W. Gay
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of restorative justice and its relation to prosecutorial discretion. The article gives examples of the restorative alternatives to traditional criminal punishment and argues that such alternatives are an effective means of providing justice.
Forgiveness In Psychology And Law: The Meeting Of Moral Development And Restorative Justice, Robert D. Enright, Bruce A. Kittle
Forgiveness In Psychology And Law: The Meeting Of Moral Development And Restorative Justice, Robert D. Enright, Bruce A. Kittle
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses the psychological meaning of forgiveness and its relation to the criminal justice system. Includes a discussion of the four phases of the development progression of forgiveness.
Restorative Justice And The Prosecutor, Frederick W. Gay
Restorative Justice And The Prosecutor, Frederick W. Gay
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of restorative justice and its relation to prosecutorial discretion. The article gives examples of the restorative alternatives to traditional criminal punishment and argues that such alternatives are an effective means of providing justice.
Forgiveness In The Criminal Justice System: If It Belongs, Then Why Is It So Hard To Find?, David M. Lerman
Forgiveness In The Criminal Justice System: If It Belongs, Then Why Is It So Hard To Find?, David M. Lerman
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This essay advocates the role of forgiveness within the criminal justice system, particularly from a prosecutor's perspective, and discusses common impediments to its increased presence and the leadership needed to allow it to develop within the system.
Forgiveness And Public Trust, Linda Ross Meyer
Forgiveness And Public Trust, Linda Ross Meyer
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of forgiveness and its relation to the community as a whole. The author argues that forgiveness is not merely personal, emotional, nor private, but rather that forgiveness grounds the basic trust which binds the community together.
Forgiveness And Public Trust, Linda Ross Meyer
Forgiveness And Public Trust, Linda Ross Meyer
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of forgiveness and its relation to the community as a whole. The author argues that forgiveness is not merely personal, emotional, nor private, but rather that forgiveness grounds the basic trust which binds the community together.
Forgiveness And The Criminal Law: Forgiveness Through Medicinal Punishment, Dennis M. Cariello
Forgiveness And The Criminal Law: Forgiveness Through Medicinal Punishment, Dennis M. Cariello
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses the role of forgiveness in criminal law, focusing specifically on the nature of forgiveness, how and when society should forgive wrongdoers, and the nature of punishment.
Forgiveness As A Problem-Solving Tool In The Courts: A Brief Response To The Panel On Forgiveness In Criminal Law, Derek A. Denckla
Forgiveness As A Problem-Solving Tool In The Courts: A Brief Response To The Panel On Forgiveness In Criminal Law, Derek A. Denckla
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article is a response to Panel on Forgiveness in Criminal Law, and attempts to answer the following questions: Is there room for forgiveness in the criminal courts? If so, how does forgiveness manifest itself there? The article explores this issue in terms of the opportunities for forgiveness provided by "problem-solving" courts.
When Victims Seek Closure: Forgiveness, Vengeance And The Role Of Government, Susan Bandes
When Victims Seek Closure: Forgiveness, Vengeance And The Role Of Government, Susan Bandes
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses the role of victims and their families in the sentencing of criminal defendants, including the emotional and ethical components of victims' desires to achieve justice and closure.
Forgiveness And The Law - A Redemptive Opportunity, Douglas B. Ammar
Forgiveness And The Law - A Redemptive Opportunity, Douglas B. Ammar
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of the role of forgiveness in criminal law. The author relates the approach of the Georgia Justice Project, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide justice to indigent criminal defendants and help them become productive citizens.
Forgiveness In Psychology And Law: The Meeting Of Moral Development And Restorative Justice, Robert D. Enright, Bruce A. Kittle
Forgiveness In Psychology And Law: The Meeting Of Moral Development And Restorative Justice, Robert D. Enright, Bruce A. Kittle
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses the psychological meaning of forgiveness and its relation to the criminal justice system. Includes a discussion of the four phases of the development progression of forgiveness.
Teshuva: A Look At Repentance, Forgiveness And Atonement In Jewish Law And Philosophy And American Legal Thought, Samuel J. Levine
Teshuva: A Look At Repentance, Forgiveness And Atonement In Jewish Law And Philosophy And American Legal Thought, Samuel J. Levine
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of the Jewish concept of "Teshuva," which provides the possibility of atonement for wrongdoings. The article explores the process of "Teshuva" in depth and describes its relationship and significance to modern criminal law.
When Victims Seek Closure: Forgiveness, Vengeance And The Role Of Government, Susan Bandes
When Victims Seek Closure: Forgiveness, Vengeance And The Role Of Government, Susan Bandes
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses the role of victims and their families in the sentencing of criminal defendants, including the emotional and ethical components of victims' desires to achieve justice and closure.
Forgiveness In The Criminal Justice System: If It Belongs, Then Why Is It So Hard To Find?, David M. Lerman
Forgiveness In The Criminal Justice System: If It Belongs, Then Why Is It So Hard To Find?, David M. Lerman
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This essay advocates the role of forgiveness within the criminal justice system, particularly from a prosecutor's perspective, and discusses common impediments to its increased presence and the leadership needed to allow it to develop within the system.
Is There A Place For Forgiveness In The Justice System?, Everett L. Worthington, Jr.
Is There A Place For Forgiveness In The Justice System?, Everett L. Worthington, Jr.
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses the role of forgiveness in the criminal justice system, and explores related concepts of empathy, restorative justice, and truth and reconciliation.
Forgiveness In The Criminal Law, Ian S. Weinstein (Moderator)
Forgiveness In The Criminal Law, Ian S. Weinstein (Moderator)
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of the role of forgiveness in criminal law, and the extent to which forgiveness should impact prosecutorial discretion. Includes a question and answer session with audience.
Forgiveness And The Law - A Redemptive Opportunity, Douglas B. Ammar
Forgiveness And The Law - A Redemptive Opportunity, Douglas B. Ammar
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of the role of forgiveness in criminal law. The author relates the approach of the Georgia Justice Project, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide justice to indigent criminal defendants and help them become productive citizens.
Teshuva: A Look At Repentance, Forgiveness And Atonement In Jewish Law And Philosophy And American Legal Thought, Samuel J. Levine
Teshuva: A Look At Repentance, Forgiveness And Atonement In Jewish Law And Philosophy And American Legal Thought, Samuel J. Levine
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of the Jewish concept of "Teshuva," which provides the possibility of atonement for wrongdoings. The article explores the process of "Teshuva" in depth and describes its relationship and significance to modern criminal law.
Is There A Place For Forgiveness In The Justice System?, Everett L. Worthington, Jr.
Is There A Place For Forgiveness In The Justice System?, Everett L. Worthington, Jr.
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses the role of forgiveness in the criminal justice system, and explores related concepts of empathy, restorative justice, and truth and reconciliation.
Forgiveness In The Criminal Law, Ian S. Weinstein (Moderator)
Forgiveness In The Criminal Law, Ian S. Weinstein (Moderator)
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of the role of forgiveness in criminal law, and the extent to which forgiveness should impact prosecutorial discretion. Includes a question and answer session with audience.
Forgiveness And The Law, Martha Minow
Forgiveness And The Law, Martha Minow
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of the role of forgiveness in the law, substituting forgiveness for the law, and whether or not the law can or should pursue higher moral ambitions
Forgiveness And The Criminal Law: Forgiveness Through Medicinal Punishment, Dennis M. Cariello
Forgiveness And The Criminal Law: Forgiveness Through Medicinal Punishment, Dennis M. Cariello
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article discusses the role of forgiveness in criminal law, focusing specifically on the nature of forgiveness, how and when society should forgive wrongdoers, and the nature of punishment.
Forgiveness As A Problem-Solving Tool In The Courts: A Brief Response To The Panel On Forgiveness In Criminal Law, Derek A. Denckla
Forgiveness As A Problem-Solving Tool In The Courts: A Brief Response To The Panel On Forgiveness In Criminal Law, Derek A. Denckla
Fordham Urban Law Journal
This article is a response to Panel on Forgiveness in Criminal Law, and attempts to answer the following questions: Is there room for forgiveness in the criminal courts? If so, how does forgiveness manifest itself there? The article explores this issue in terms of the opportunities for forgiveness provided by "problem-solving" courts.
Forgiveness And The Law, Martha Minow
Forgiveness And The Law, Martha Minow
Fordham Urban Law Journal
A discussion of the role of forgiveness in the law, substituting forgiveness for the law, and whether or not the law can or should pursue higher moral ambitions