Book Review: Student Handbook of Criminal Justice and Criminology

Abstract

about the adaptation of Maori practices into the criminal justice system and, in particular, the effect this may have on the Maori and their sacred principles. The final section of this book concerns the role of restorative justice in the broader social justice arena. Both authors in this section challenge us to look beyond criminal justice borders but Bonnie Price Lofton writes a particularly interesting chapter about the current limitations of restorative justice in tackling the socio-economic causes of crime. In sum, this volume provides a wide range of brief critical perspectives on restorative justice. It is intended that this collection should lay the groundwork for an ongoing open-ended dialogue. Although the groundwork has probably already been done, it certainly provides thoughtful accounts, which contribute to current debates.