Corrections, Peacemaking and Restorative Justice: Transforming Individuals and Institutions / Edition 1

by Michael Braswell, John Fuller, Bo Lozoff

Overview

This book views peacemaking as a broad, encompassing process that is expressed in many different shapes and forms. It blends ancient-wisdom traditions, peacemaking criminology, and restorative justice principles as a way of intervening with offenders in both institutional and community-based settings. Philosophical and spiritual contexts for peacemaking are presented that form a foundation for understanding the potential for peacemaking in criminological thought, the criminal justice system, and society in general.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781583605196
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/01/2001
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	174
Sales rank:	923,177
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Michael C. Braswell is Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice and Criminology at East Tennessee State University (ETSU). Braswell received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Mercer University in 1969, a Master of Arts in Psychology from West Georgia College in 1970, his Ed.S. in Rehabilitation/Correctional Counseling from the University of Georgia in 1973, and his Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi. A former prison psychologist, he taught ethics and human relations courses for more than 30 years at East Tennessee State University. He has published books on ethics, peacemaking, and correctional counseling as well as two novels and a short story collection.

John Randolph Fuller brings both an academic and an applied background to his scholarship in criminology. Fuller received his Bachelor of University Studies degree from the University of New Mexico and his Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the School of Criminology at Florida State University. Fuller has taught at the University of West Georgia since 1981 and has been recognized by students as a superior teacher and advisor. In 1991 he was named the College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Member of the Year, and in 2001 he was given Professor of the Year Award by the Honors College. In addition to numerous journal articles and book chapters, Fuller has published six books on topics ranging from juvenile delinquency to peacemaking criminology. He is a frequent presenter at meetings of both the American Society of Criminology and the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Additionally, he serves as the Faculty Ombuds at the University of West Georgia, where he endeavors to resolve conflicts for faculty, students, and administrators.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction Part I: Understanding Peacemaking 2. Compassionate Corrections: Contributions of Ancient Wisdom Traditions 3. Peacemaking Criminology Part II: Doing Peacemaking 4. Personal Transformation 5. Transforming Institutions 6. Letters from Prison 7. Prison Stories 8. Toward Restorative and Community Justice 9. Epilogue

Editorial Reviews

Provides both philosophical and spiritual context for peacemaking that forms a foundation for understanding the potential of peacemaking in criminological thought, the criminal justice system, and society in general. Overviews ancient wisdom traditions of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Taoism, and Native American spirituality, and explores the work of criminologists such as Richard Quinney and Hal Pepinsky. Explores personal commitment to the peacemaking process through Bo Lozoff's correspondence with prisoners, and through Jarvis Masters' stories about his Buddhist practice on death row at San Quentin. Braswell is affiliated with East Tennessee State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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