Type:	Book Chapter
Title:	Restorative justice and Aboriginal family violence: opening a space for healing
Other Titles:	Restorative justice and family violence
Authors:	Blagg, Harry
Keywords:	Indigenous issues;Restorative justice
Year:	2002
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Notes:	Drawing upon family violence research and policy development projects implemented in Western Australia, this chapter presents a snapshot of the extent of the problem in this region before examining some of the key differences between the family and domestic violence paradigms. Some of the dangers associated with assimilating the former into the latter are discussed and the need for a historically- and culturally-specific analysis of the issues facing Indigenous communities is emphasised. Community-based strategies aimed at diverting offenders into restorative justice programmes are then proposed as an alternative to current approaches; however it is argued that in order to be effective, such alternatives must be guided by principles of self-determination and community regeneration. A review of various programmes around Australia which have attempted to meet this challenge is also provided.
URI:	https://anrows.intersearch.com.au/anrowsjspui/handle/1/11193
ISBN:	9780521521659
Physical description:	xi, 288 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Appears in Collections:	Book Chapters

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