10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SENTENCING CIRCLE»
Discover the use of
sentencing circle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
sentencing circle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Essays in World History: An Undergraduate Perspective
In addition, comparisons will be drawn between the Snuneymuxw restorative
program and the original use of a sentencing circle, where Judge Barry Stuart of
the Yukon Territories delivered his decision in the case of Philip Moses in 1992, ...
Patricia Mallenby, Jeremy Mallenby, 2007
2
Restorative Justice and Violence Against Women
Finally, case law has established some limitations and parameters on sentencing
circle use. These parameters reference the needs of the justice system and the
fundamentals for RJ success. In R. v. Joseyounen (1995), Judge Fafard of the ...
3
Making Sense of
Sentencing
In some cases, elders' panels were set up to sit with the judge and advise him or
her on sentencing issues; in other cases, the community was invited to sit
together to discuss sentencing options in a sentencing circle. The purpose of
these ...
Julian V. Roberts, David P. Cole, 1999
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The Spiritual Roots of Restorative Justice
The adoption of the Sentencing Circle is an application of the 'circle' described
above. Its function allows each individual to speak from his or her perspective
and have their concerns dealt with as a part of the solution. Basic to the concept
of ...
5
Restorative Justice: Ideals and Realities
The first use of a sentencing circle took place in 1992. The offender (who was
apparently a habitual one) pleaded guilty to carrying a baseball bat with the
intention to assault a police officer. The prosecution insisted that 'the community'
wanted ...
Ms Margarita Zernova, 2013
6
Incorporating the Familiar: An Investigation into Legal ...
He and the court administrator talk about how to arrange the furniture for the
sentencing circle. The judge wants to move the school tables into the middle of
the room so they form a square with chairs around them. The court administrator
thinks ...
7
Handbook on Restorative Justice Programmes
The sentencing circle process is typically conducted within the criminal justice
process, includes justice professionals and supports the sentencing process.
Circle sentencing is perhaps the best example of participatory justice. 22
HANDBOOK ...
Yvon Dandurand, Curt Taylor Griffiths, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, 2006
[1] Restorative Justice: Sentencing Circles www.november.org/razorwire/rzold/13
/1310.html - Cached “The Sentencing Circle concept originated in the Yukon
Territory of Canada, and is based on ancient tribal traditions. Barry Stuart, a
Yukon ...
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Juvenile Delinquency: Theory, Practice, and Law
Based on Native American practices, in some communities kids accused of break
- ing the law meet with community members, victims (if any), community leaders,
and agents of the justice system in a sentencing circle. Each member of the ...
Larry Siegel, Brandon Welsh, 2014
10
New Directions in Restorative Justice
Often elders are involved in the setting up of the circle, the saying of prayers and
setting the tone for the hearing. As noted above, the purpose of a sentencing
circle is to provide information to the judge as to the best disposition of the matter.
Elizabeth Elliott, Robert Gordon, Professor of Drama and Theatre Robert Gordon, 2013
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SENTENCING CIRCLE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
sentencing circle is used in the context of the following news items.
Making justice relevant, and local, in Nunavik communities
The movement towards alternative, indigenous-based justice in Nunavik started as early as 1992 when the first sentencing circle for an Aboriginal accused was ... «Nunatsiaq News, Mar 15»
First man to be offered sentencing circle in Kamloops back behind …
In September 2012, Jensen was the first recipient of a sentencing circle offered by the Tk'emlups Indian Band, in conjunction with the Crown and B.C. Supreme ... «Vancouver Sun, Oct 14»
Louie denied sentencing circle
Originally, the application for Louie to get a sentencing circle stated it would be held at Piapot reserve. This was changed on Tuesday to be hypothetically held at ... «Moose Jaw Times-Herald, Aug 13»
Editorial: Sentencing circles for lawyers
If sentencing circles are fine for the criminal justice system, why shouldn't they be an option at Law Society of Upper Canada disciplinary hearings? «Law Times, Jan 13»
Sentencing circles can play part in discipline: LSUC panel
A Law Society of Upper Canada panel has ruled that aboriginal sentencing circles can have a role to play in the society's discipline process, despite rejecting a ... «Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Jan 13»
Killer to face sentencing circle in Pauingassi
Killer to face sentencing circle in Pauingassi. By: Mike McIntyre. Posted: 08/10/2010 1:00 AM | Comments: Tweet; Post; Reddit; ShareThis; Print; Email. «Winnipeg Free Press, Aug 10»
Sentencing circles for aboriginals: Good justice?
Barry Stuart wishes he had never called them “sentencing circles.” The former Yukon judge was the first in Canada to implement the controversial practice, ... «National Post, Feb 09»
No jail for father whose girls froze to death, native elders say
During five hours of emotional discussion, most of the two dozen participants in a sentencing circle for Christopher Pauchay spoke of forgiveness and helping ... «Toronto Star, Feb 09»
Sentencing circle for father whose girls froze
A Saskatchewan father whose two young daughters froze to death when he took them out in a numbing blizzard will face an aboriginal sentencing circle, but ... «Toronto Star, Jan 09»
Sentencing circles can offer a unique form of justice
Sentencing circles are a source of controversy in Canada, prompted in large part by cases such as this one. Some have expressed concern that Pauchay is ... «The Gazette, Nov 08»
