<P>This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative account and analysis of restorative justice, one of the most rapidly growing phenomena in the field of criminology and justice studies. </P><P>This book aims to meet the need for a comprehensive, reliable and accessible overview of the subject. It draws together leading authorities on the subject from around the world in order to: </P><UL><LI>elucidate and discuss the key concepts and principles of restorative justice</LI><LI>explain how the campaign for restorative justice arose and developed into the influential social movement it is today</LI><LI>describe the variety of restorative justice practices, explain how they have developed in various places and contexts, and critically examine their rationales and effects</LI><LI>identify and examine key tensions and issues within the restorative justice movement</LI><LI>brings a variety of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives to bear upon the understanding and assessment of restorative justice.</LI></UL><P><EM>The Handbook of Restorative Justice</EM> is essential reading for students and practitioners in the field.</P>