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Companion, A.

 
9780595176540: Peace and Justice Shall Embrace: Toward Restorative Justice...a Prisoner's Perspective
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ISBN 10 : 0595176542 ISBN 13 : 9780595176540
Editeur : iUniverse, 2001

Synopsis

This is a penetrating critique of our criminal justice and penal systems from the unique, firsthand experiences of its priest-prisoner author. His conclusion is that they are sick, broken, rudderless systems that neither correct nor rehabilitate offenders, nor help or heal victims. A compelling case is madefrom practical, biblical and humane argumentsfor moving from retributive-punishment models of seeking justice to restorative-rehabilitative ones.Restorative justice actively involves victims, offenders and the community in a joint process of working toward healing, restitution, rehabilitation and reconciliation. Incarceration becomes only one option, rather than the foregone conclusion.Specific proposals are made for reforming the justice, prison and parole systems. Examples of working models are presented. Evaluation tools and discussion guides are provided.Christians will find rich meditative material and spiritual challenges, as the author plumbs the scriptures and Catholic social justice teachings for personal moral answers and principled civic policies. One chapter offers examples of what individuals, parishes and dioceses can and are doing to promote restorative justice. A cross-reference is included to the November 2000 document on criminal justice by the U.S. Catholic bishops.Topics covered include: the relationship of poverty, race, mental illness and drug addiction to incarceration; capital punishment; the consequences of three-strikes and minimum-mandatory sentencing; the effects of politics on policy; inadequate legal representation for the poor.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a penetrating critique of our criminal justice and penal systems from the unique, firsthand experiences of its priest-prisoner author. His conclusion is that they are sick, broken, rudderless systems that neither correct nor rehabilitate offenders, nor help or heal victims. A compelling case is madefrom practical, biblical and humane argumentsfor moving from retributive-punishment models of seeking justice to restorative-rehabilitative ones.Restorative justice actively involves victims, offenders and the community in a joint process of working toward healing, restitution, rehabilitation and reconciliation. Incarceration becomes only one option, rather than the foregone conclusion.Specific proposals are made for reforming the justice, prison and parole systems. Examples of working models are presented. Evaluation tools and discussion guides are provided.Christians will find rich meditative material and spiritual challenges, as the author plumbs the scriptures and Catholic social justice teachings for personal moral answers and principled civic policies. One chapter offers examples of what individuals, parishes and dioceses can and are doing to promote restorative justice. A cross-reference is included to the November 2000 document on criminal justice by the U.S. Catholic bishops.Topics covered include: the relationship of poverty, race, mental illness and drug addiction to incarceration; capital punishment; the consequences of three-strikes and minimum-mandatory sentencing; the effects of politics on policy; inadequate legal representation for the poor.

Biographie de l'auteur

A. Companion is an incarcerated formerRoman Catholic priest. Writing as a prisoner-theologian, he uses his own personal tragedy to advocate for restorative justice. In this book, he shares his personal experiences of prison and the criminal justice systems. His future plan is to establish a Christian transitional community to assist parolees.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595176542
ISBN 13 
9780595176540
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
172
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Personne responsable
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