Diversity in Criminology

Peacemaking/restorative justice

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Peacemaking Criminology:
Who are the 3 key writers?
Richard Quinney, Harold Pepinsky, and Howard Zehr
Peacemaking Criminology:
Who are the two main historical influences on Peacemaking Criminology?
Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
Peacemaking Criminology:
When was Peacemaking Criminology adopted?
1990s around the time of the Persian Gulf War and society's fight against drugs and poverty.
Peacemaking Criminology
Criminal Justice must be less concerned about punishing the offender, and more concerned about...?
Relieving the victims suffering.
Peacemaking Criminology:
Four Steps of Peacemaking Criminology are:
- Reflection of ones Feelings- listen to the victims fear and pain- try to understand and empathize- offer and invite ways one might confront the scariest people
Peacemaking Criminology is considered Retributive or Restorative?
Restorative
- crime is a violation between people, not the state.- seek solutions to promote repair and reconciliation.
Peacemaking Criminology Classification
Classical/Conflict/Micro-Process
Name two strengths of Peacemaking Criminology
- aims to reduce violence in society from criminals and the state- realistic interim plan- incorporates variety of perspectives
Name two weaknesses of Peacemaking Criminology
- Not empirically valid or testable- Idea is not in touch with reality (that everyone loves everyone)-