Restorative Justice Programs, Gender, and Recidivism

Restorative justice programs, which attempt to reintegrate offenders into society by building and strengthening interpersonal relationships, may provide the juvenile justice system with an effective option for female offenders. If women and men have different values, and women value connections with...

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Published in:Public organization review 2005-12, Vol.5 (4), p.375-389
Main Author: Elis, Lori
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arrests
Bias
Children & youth
Community
Domestic violence
Females
Gender differences
Girls
Juvenile justice
Juvenile offenders
Personal relationships
Recidivism
Restorative justice
Sex crimes
Sex roles
Society
Studies
White people
Women
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Summary:Restorative justice programs, which attempt to reintegrate offenders into society by building and strengthening interpersonal relationships, may provide the juvenile justice system with an effective option for female offenders. If women and men have different values, and women value connections with others while men value independence and autonomy [Gilligan, C. (1982). In A Different Voice. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press], then programs that explicitly focus on strengthening social bonds may be compatible with the value orientation of women. However, research on the operation of the juvenile justice system has noted a history of gender bias, as traditional notions of gender roles were reinforced by juvenile justice system professionals. While restorative justice programs may be effective in reducing recidivism among female offenders, at the same time, the informal nature of these programs may lead to the reinforcement of traditional gender roles. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1566-7170
1573-7098
DOI:10.1007/s11115-005-5097-4