Description
Juvenile justice and restorative practices
Book Summary
This book offers a rigorous analysis of the application of restorative practices in the field of juvenile justice. Raúl Calvo Soler explores how the absence of a reaction to crime or the lack of spaces for community dialogue creates gaps in the regulatory system. The work proposes a profound reflection on alternative models that seek to hold the juvenile offender accountable, repair the harm done to the victim, and ensure the active involvement of the community. An essential read for professionals and students interested in moving beyond the limits of the traditional punitive system.
What is it about?
The author starts from a critical premise: when a judicial system does not respond adequately to crime, or when channels are not created for the community to get involved, normative gaps are generated that can lead to vengeance or impunity. Facing this scenario, the book examines the foundations and practical application of restorative justice in the juvenile context. It analyzes mediation processes, dialogue circles, and other tools that allow the young offender to understand the impact of their actions, repair the harm caused, and reintegrate into society. The work not only describes these mechanisms but also evaluates their real-world challenges and limitations, offering a balanced and well-founded vision.
Main Topics
- Critical analysis of the traditional juvenile justice system and its normative deficiencies.
- Theoretical and practical foundations of restorative justice applied to minors.
- The role of the community in repairing harm and reintegrating the offender.
- Mediation and dialogue mechanisms as alternatives to punitive sanctions.
- Prevention of recidivism and the building of responsibility in young people.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at professionals in the fields of law, criminology, social work, and social education who work in or wish to specialize in juvenile justice. It is also highly useful for students of law, psychology, and social sciences interested in restorative models. Likewise, it may be of interest to mediators, juvenile center educators, and public policy officials in the fields of childhood and adolescence.
What this book offers
- Deep understanding of the foundations of restorative justice and its specific application in the juvenile field.
- Conceptual tools to critically evaluate the limitations of the traditional punitive system.
- Keys to implementing dialogue and reparation processes that involve the victim, the offender, and the community.
- Reflection on how to strengthen the regulatory system through community participation.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Calvo Soler, Raúl
- Publisher: Ned Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Social welfare, criminal law and procedure
- Collection: Huellas y señales
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2018
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial Review
This is a solid and well-documented work that addresses a topic of growing social and legal relevance. Raúl Calvo Soler manages to combine academic rigor with a clear and accessible presentation, making it a useful reference for both training and professional practice. His critical and proactive approach invites a rethinking of institutional responses to juvenile delinquency, offering alternatives that prioritize accountability and social reintegration.