Values and Evaluation: Assessing Processes and Outcomes of Restorative Justice Programs

Increased interest in the restorative justice programs is accompanied by concern for whether they work andthrough what basic processes. Yet the task of evaluating restorative justice programs is a daunting one because they are so diverse, pursuing unique andmultiple objectives. Restorative justice i...

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Published in:Crime and delinquency 2002-01, Vol.48 (1), p.162-188
Main Authors: Presser, Lois, Van Voorhis, Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Correction (penology)
Crime
Crime and criminals
Criminal justice
Criminology
Evaluation
Justice
Law enforcement
Offenders
Outcomes
Process evaluation
Program Evaluation
Project evaluation
Public policy
Punishment
Restitution (Corrections)
Restorative justice
Social Justice
Studies
United States
Value Orientations
Values
Victims of crime
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Summary:Increased interest in the restorative justice programs is accompanied by concern for whether they work andthrough what basic processes. Yet the task of evaluating restorative justice programs is a daunting one because they are so diverse, pursuing unique andmultiple objectives. Restorative justice is guidedby values that emphasize healing andsocial well-being of those affectedby crime. These values must guide program evaluation. The authors explore ways to conceptualize andmeasure program inputs and outputs for the purpose of assessing both processes and outcomes of restorative justice programs.
ISSN:0011-1287
1552-387X
DOI:10.1177/0011128702048001007