Violence, Restorative Justice, and Forgiveness

Marilyn Armour is a University Distinguished Teaching Professor and founding Director of the Institute for Restorative Justice and Restorative Dialogue, in the School of Social Work at the University of Texas at Austin.Dr. Mark Umbreit is a Professor and the founding Director of the Center for Restorative Justice & Peacemaking at the University of Minnesota School of Social Work.

• Preface; 1. Dyadic Forgiveness in Restorative Justice: A Review of the Field and a Proposed Model; 2. Victim Case Narratives and Analysis; 3. Mapping Dyadic Forgiveness: An Analysis of Positive Energy Shifts in Restorative Justice Dialogue; A. Crime and its Impact. B. Motivation and Preparation. C. Dyadic Dialogue. D. Resolution and Post Dialogue Outcomes. E. Dyadic Forgiveness; Tables and Figures; Appendices

Armour and Umbreit make a giant leap in the restorative justice discussion. Fascinating reading, and this is a truly new way of speaking about and thinking about the Victim Offender Meditation/Dialogue. This is well worth the read!