Restorative Justice Resources
In the field of Restorative Justice/Restorative Practices, there is a growing body of literature and sources for more information. We often refer to these great resources for further training and to refresh the skills we may already have. If you are interested in learning more about Restorative Justice, please refer to these sources to enhance what you may already know, or to start learning more about what we do!
(Disclaimer: While we enjoy these resources and find them useful, we are not responsible for any of their content.)
Local and Nationwide Efforts:
Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan
www.rsccm.org
International Institute for Restorative Practices
www.iirp.org
Real Justice
http://www.realjustice.org
Prison Fellowship International - Restorative Justice Online
www.restorativejustice.org
Living Justice Press - A Nonprofit Publisher for Restorative Justice
www.livingjusticepress.org
Minnesota Department of Corrections
Restorative Justice Division
Minnesota School Safety Center
www.mnssc.state.mn.us/restorative_practices.asp
Restorative Measures in Schools National Contact List (by state)
www.mnssc.state.mn.us/docs/school_climate/restorative_practices/Restorative_Measures_in_School_National_Contacts.pdf
Eastern Mennonite University - Center for Justice and Peace Building
http://www.emu.edu/cjp/
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
http://www.icjia.org/public
The Attitudinal Healing Connection of Oakland, California
www.ahc-oakland.org/rjoy/rjoy.html
The program uses Restorative Justice to help youth out of "unhelpful punishment." The initiative once transformed a former drug house into a center for kids to do art and be in a positive environment.
International Efforts:
Restorative Justice Consortium (UK)
www.restorativejustice.org.uk
National Centre for Restorative Justice in Youth Settings (UK)
www.transformingconflict.org
The Centre for Restorative Justice (Australian National University)
http://crj.anu.edu.au/index.php
The Centre is the world leader in experimental and theoretical research on the design and cost-effectiveness of restorative responses to crime. The Centre for Restorative Justice has received over $15 million in research grants since it began operating in 1995.
Print Resources:
Braithwaite, J. (1989). Crime, shame, and reintegration. New York: Cambridge
University Press.
Pranis, Kay (2005). The little book of circle processes. Intercourse, PA: Good Books.
Umbreit, Mark (2000). Peacemaking and spirituality: A journey toward healing and strength. Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking: University of Minnesota School of Social Work, 1-24.
Zehr, Howard. (2002). The little book of restorative justice. Intercourse, PA: Good Books.
Zehr, Howard. (1990). Changing Lenses: A New Focus for Crime and Justice. Scottdale, PA: Herald Press. (Revised 1995; Third Edition 2005).
Howard Zehr now has an online blog which people can subscribe to through email or RSS feed: http://emu.edu/blog/restorative-justice/