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The Contemporary forms of Restorative Justice based on the culture of the native North American."Stephanie Dehert's thesis, 'Locating The Roots Of Restorative Justice In Traditional Aboriginal Philosophy,' explores restorative justice through the lens of Aboriginal philosophy. Emphasizing a qualitative approach, Dehert, from Simon Fraser University, contrasts the traditional adversarial criminal justice system with restorative justice, which gained prominence in the 1990s. Restorative justice, rooted in Aboriginal healing traditions and faith communities' non-retributive responses, focuses on reconciling and repairing the harm caused by crime, addressing both victims' and offenders' needs.The thesis highlights the differences between Western and Aboriginal perspectives on justice. Aboriginal justice, integrated into daily life and community values, adopts a holistic approach, encompassing physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects of conflicts. This contrasts with the Western approach, which often segregates legal issues from broader human dimensions.Dehert argues for a justice system that goes beyond legal definitions, advocating for community involvement and recognizing t

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Author

Stephanie Dehert

Publisher

Simon Fraser University

Published

1998

Language

EN

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Law, Legal Theory & Philosophy