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Opening the "Black Box": A Naturalistic Case Study of Restorative Justice
dc.contributor.advisor | Canda, Edward | |
dc.contributor.author | Choi, Jung Jin | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2009-03-24 | |
dc.date.available | 2009-03-24 | |
dc.date.issued | 2008-07-25 | |
dc.date.submitted | 2008 | |
dc.identifier.other | http://dissertations2.umi.com/ku:2670 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/1808/4446 | |
dc.description.abstract | ABSTRACT OPENING THE "BLACK BOX": A NATURALISTIC CASE STUDY OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE To develop an in-depth understanding of restorative justice process, this study examined multiple perspectives of the participants' experiences of a Victim Offender Mediation (VOM) program operating in a Midwestern city. The primary data source was 34 face-to-face interviews conducted with 37 participants including adult crime victims, juvenile offenders and their parents, and service providers involving mediators and referral sources. Findings highlight that VOM helped participants put a face on crimes, which led them to acquire the unseen impact of the crimes. In general, the participants, including the victims, overwhelmingly indicated having had positive experiences. However, findings also indicated some insensitive approaches toward the victims, which reflect the offender-focused mind-set of the practitioners. This study brings forth the detailed and rich stories from an insider's perspective on restorative justice, helping us to take a closer look at what is aptly referred to as the "black box" of restorative justice. | |
dc.format.extent | 401 pages | |
dc.language.iso | EN | |
dc.publisher | University of Kansas | |
dc.rights | This item is protected by copyright and unless otherwise specified the copyright of this thesis/dissertation is held by the author. | |
dc.subject | Social work | |
dc.subject | Restorative justice | |
dc.subject | Victim offender mediation | |
dc.subject | Naturalistic case study | |
dc.title | Opening the "Black Box": A Naturalistic Case Study of Restorative Justice | |
dc.type | Dissertation | |
dc.contributor.cmtemember | Kapp, Stephen | |
dc.contributor.cmtemember | Severson, Margaret | |
dc.contributor.cmtemember | Johnson, Toni | |
dc.contributor.cmtemember | Morris, Edward | |
dc.thesis.degreeDiscipline | Social Welfare | |
dc.thesis.degreeLevel | PH.D. | |
kusw.oastatus | na | |
kusw.oapolicy | This item does not meet KU Open Access policy criteria. | |
kusw.bibid | 6857254 | |
dc.rights.accessrights | openAccess |
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