For decades, the American criminal justice system has followed a "tough on crime" model. That's starting to change, following increased criticism of prisons and policing. One model for reform has become especially prominent: restorative justice. Restorative justice prioritizes community-led reconciliation between victim and offender. Based on indigenous practices and motivated by inequities in our current system, restorative justice is premised on a radical redefinition of social harm. To understand this challenging topic, the articles in this book cover deep explorations of our current system, examples of restorative justice in practice, and an overview of the institutional barriers to change. Media literacy terms and questions are included, inviting readers to carefully consider how reporting of the topic has developed over time.
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- ISBN: 9781642824162
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- ISBN: 9781642824162
- File size: 9728 KB
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- English
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August 1, 2020
Grades 7-12 These accounts are not stories ripped from the headlines; they're the stories that made the headlines. Culled from The New York Times, these entries from the In the Headlines series (8 new titles) are collections of news articles, analyses, opinion pieces, and letters to the editor about timely, provocative subjects. Each book uses multiple chapters to highlight a range of perspectives on the overall theme. While some of the contributions pinpoint practices in New York, many investigate the topic in other cities and regions, and still more report through a national lens. Original photographs accompany these examples. Restorative Justice considers problems with mass incarceration and examines criminal justice alternatives, community involvement, and institutional resistance. The volumes conclude with media literacy terms and guided media literacy questions about specific contributions. This thought-provoking journalism series not only provides an in-the-moment news source but helps students develop their media literacy skills.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2020, American Library Association.)
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