Penal anthropology: From retributive towards restorative justice

In the article the author deals with the basic theoretical statements and discussions about the practical use of restorative justice. She discusses the questions of introducing and application of restorative justice in order to reach the balance of interests between a victim, society and a delinquen...

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Published inGlasnik Antropoloskog drustva Srbije Vol. 2014; no. 49; pp. 19 - 27
Main Authors Kostic, Miomira, Dimovski, Darko
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Antropološko društvo Srbije i Univerzitet u Nišu, Prirodno-matematički fakultet 2014
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principles
restorative justice
retributive justice
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Summary:In the article the author deals with the basic theoretical statements and discussions about the practical use of restorative justice. She discusses the questions of introducing and application of restorative justice in order to reach the balance of interests between a victim, society and a delinquent. There is no unique statement about the restorative justice concept, so the authors make this concept by listing certain activities with rispect of standards and principles. Also she emphasizes the values of restorative justice process. A part of the article is dedicated to the standards for restorative justice which are harmonized with the international documents of human rights.
ISSN:1820-7936
1820-8827
DOI:10.5937/gads1449019K