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Family Group Conferencing: The Myth of Indigenous Empowerment in New Zealand

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Juan Marcellus Tauri
Justice as Healing, vol. 4, no. 1, Spring, 1999, p. [?]
Description
Discusses imposing a Maori custom in Canada, legislating family conferencing in New Zealand and the distinction between indigenizing versus shifting authority and control. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
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First Nations Justice Initiative in Canada

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Jaclyn Ellis
Totem, vol. 17, no. 1, 2009, pp. 37-42
Description
Looks at the revival of traditional justice systems and the use of standardized initiatives like the Maori family conferencing model and the sentencing circle.
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Mãori Customary Law: A Relational Approach to Justice

Alternate Title
Regional Educational Laboratory: Contract #ED-01-CO-0006, Deliverable #2002-06
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Stephanie Vieille
International Indigenous Policy Journal, vol. 3, no. 1, 2012, pp. 1-20
Description
Study contends traditional holistic approach is often at odds with existing criminal justice systems.
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Native Women and Crime: A Theoretical Model

Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Carol LaPrairie
The Canadian Journal of Native Studies, vol. 7, no. 1, 1987, pp. 121-137
Description
Explores the relationship between the victimization of women and possible future criminality.
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The Newest Old Gem: Family Group Conferencing

Articles » General
Author/Creator
Gloria Lee
Justice as Healing, vol. 2, no. 2, Spring, 1997, p. [?]
Description
Tradition from Maori community discussed and perspectives on its use and adoption in justice institutions and policies in Canada. Note: This is a sample article from the publication. Subscriptions are available from the Native Law Centre.
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Reconciliation: Indigenous Peoples and Child Welfare: Bibliography

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Faculty of Social Work
University of Toronto
Description
Bibliography with a concentration on developing practices which meet the needs of Aboriginal children, parents, and communities. Each source is accompanied by a brief description of concept and content.
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Restorative Justice in the Context of Domestic Violence: A Literature Review

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Alan Edwards
Susan Sharpe
Description
Lists sources dealing with causes and effects of domestic violence, studies which have measured the effectiveness of restorative justice, key concerns, and discussion on the efficacy of restorative justice in cases of violence against and abuse of female intimate partners.
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Review of Justice System Issues Relevant to Nunavut, Part 2

Alternate Title
Technical Report (Atlantic Institute of Criminology) ;TR1999-4e
Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
Don Clairmont
Description
Report commissioned by the Department of Justice. Volume contains annotated bibliographies, including documents, reports and position papers.
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A Sacred Circle: Family Group Conferencing

Documents & Presentations
Author/Creator
BearPaw Media Productions
Patti LaBoucane-Benson
Gayle Desmeules
Greg Miller
Description
Discusses an approach, based on traditional Aboriginal values, whereby parents who are attempting reunification with their children meet with other family members to explore which options are in the best interests of the child in terms of a permanency plan. Duration: 15:08. Accompanying material: Discussion Guide.
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