Restorative Justice: Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice

Restorative Justice: Integrating Theory, Research, and Practice offers students, practitioners, and professionals across the justice system a thorough and engaging introduction to restorative justice. This text weaves together theoretical foundations, core principles, empirical insights, and practical examples to illustrate how restorative approaches operate in diverse contexts. Organized into clear, accessible chapters, it guides readers through the rationale behind restorative practices and demonstrates their role in strengthening communities, preventing crime, and enhancing traditional criminal justice responses. While created with the college classroom in mind, the book also serves as an approachable resource for anyone interested in the philosophy, evaluation, and practice of restorative justice.

The third edition adds fresh features, updated research, and expanded coverage of restorative practices in justice systems and communities. It also introduces a powerful international perspective, drawing on firsthand research to show how restorative justice is being applied and adapted across cultures worldwide.

Aida Hass-Wisecup is an Associate Professor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Missouri State University.

Caryn Saxon is an Instructor in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Missouri State University.