A developmental social work approach to crime prevention through restorative justice
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2012
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University of Cape Town
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This chapter focuses on restorative justice as a developmental social work approach to crime prevention. The South African policy and legislative framework for a developmental approach to crime prevention is outlined. The conceptual framework, values and principles underlying restorative justice are explored and the advantages and possible benefits of restorative justice are outlined. The chapter will also look at some of the critical issues that restorative justice practitioners need to be mindful of when applying restorative justice. Guidelines to help give effect to restorative justice are offered to social workers in the criminal justice system.
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Gxubane, T. 2012. A developmental social work approach to crime prevention through restorative justice. In Holtzhausen, L. (Ed). Criminal Justice Social Work: A South African Practice Framework. Cape Town: Juta & Company Ltd. (pp 99-117).