Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse: Healing Wounds
Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse by Dr. Maxwell Shimba delves into a compassionate and transformative approach to addressing the harm caused by sexual abuse. Rather than focusing solely on punishment, this model seeks to bring healing to both the victim and the offender by promoting accountability, reparation, and reconciliation. Dr. Shimba highlights how the principles of restorative justice empower survivors to voice their pain and needs, which is crucial in their healing journey, while also giving offenders an opportunity to acknowledge their wrongdoing and take responsibility for the harm they have caused.
In this book, Dr. Shimba explores how the criminal justice system often leaves victims of sexual abuse feeling voiceless and disempowered. By contrast, restorative justice provides a framework where the focus shifts from retribution to restoring dignity and relationships. Through case studies and Biblical teachings, Dr. Shimba underscores how survivors can regain a sense of agency, participating in the process of justice that aims to address their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. This process also aims to help communities heal from the ripple effects of sexual abuse.
The book also addresses the complexities surrounding the offender's rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Dr. Shimba emphasizes that true justice is not merely punitive but redemptive, offering pathways for personal transformation. Restorative justice, he argues, encourages offenders to understand the impact of their actions, fostering genuine remorse and a commitment to change. By centering on restorative principles, Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse offers a powerful alternative to traditional justice models, seeking to mend broken lives through forgiveness, healing, and restoration.
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In this book, Dr. Shimba explores how the criminal justice system often leaves victims of sexual abuse feeling voiceless and disempowered. By contrast, restorative justice provides a framework where the focus shifts from retribution to restoring dignity and relationships. Through case studies and Biblical teachings, Dr. Shimba underscores how survivors can regain a sense of agency, participating in the process of justice that aims to address their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. This process also aims to help communities heal from the ripple effects of sexual abuse.
The book also addresses the complexities surrounding the offender's rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Dr. Shimba emphasizes that true justice is not merely punitive but redemptive, offering pathways for personal transformation. Restorative justice, he argues, encourages offenders to understand the impact of their actions, fostering genuine remorse and a commitment to change. By centering on restorative principles, Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse offers a powerful alternative to traditional justice models, seeking to mend broken lives through forgiveness, healing, and restoration.
Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse: Healing Wounds
Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse by Dr. Maxwell Shimba delves into a compassionate and transformative approach to addressing the harm caused by sexual abuse. Rather than focusing solely on punishment, this model seeks to bring healing to both the victim and the offender by promoting accountability, reparation, and reconciliation. Dr. Shimba highlights how the principles of restorative justice empower survivors to voice their pain and needs, which is crucial in their healing journey, while also giving offenders an opportunity to acknowledge their wrongdoing and take responsibility for the harm they have caused.
In this book, Dr. Shimba explores how the criminal justice system often leaves victims of sexual abuse feeling voiceless and disempowered. By contrast, restorative justice provides a framework where the focus shifts from retribution to restoring dignity and relationships. Through case studies and Biblical teachings, Dr. Shimba underscores how survivors can regain a sense of agency, participating in the process of justice that aims to address their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. This process also aims to help communities heal from the ripple effects of sexual abuse.
The book also addresses the complexities surrounding the offender's rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Dr. Shimba emphasizes that true justice is not merely punitive but redemptive, offering pathways for personal transformation. Restorative justice, he argues, encourages offenders to understand the impact of their actions, fostering genuine remorse and a commitment to change. By centering on restorative principles, Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse offers a powerful alternative to traditional justice models, seeking to mend broken lives through forgiveness, healing, and restoration.
In this book, Dr. Shimba explores how the criminal justice system often leaves victims of sexual abuse feeling voiceless and disempowered. By contrast, restorative justice provides a framework where the focus shifts from retribution to restoring dignity and relationships. Through case studies and Biblical teachings, Dr. Shimba underscores how survivors can regain a sense of agency, participating in the process of justice that aims to address their emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs. This process also aims to help communities heal from the ripple effects of sexual abuse.
The book also addresses the complexities surrounding the offender's rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Dr. Shimba emphasizes that true justice is not merely punitive but redemptive, offering pathways for personal transformation. Restorative justice, he argues, encourages offenders to understand the impact of their actions, fostering genuine remorse and a commitment to change. By centering on restorative principles, Restorative Justice for Sexual Abuse offers a powerful alternative to traditional justice models, seeking to mend broken lives through forgiveness, healing, and restoration.
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BN ID: | 2940185990599 |
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Publisher: | Shimba Publishing |
Publication date: | 09/23/2024 |
Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
Format: | eBook |
File size: | 193 KB |
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