Tim Newell brings his considerable experience as a prison governor and his Quaker insights to bear in the future for criminal justice. This book combines uplifting stories of what is possible with a rigorous analysis of the basis for criminal justice reform and an understanding of our view of those who offend. Too often we believe the myth that once prison gate closes, there is an end to the problem.

Do we consign those who offend to a forgotten corner, or can we take this opportunity to reaffirm our belief in the worth of everybody? With a rich tradition of Quaker work on prison reform to guide us, we hope you too will be inspired to take a fresh look at what the processes of repentance and forgiveness could mean to a community-wide approach in which we all play a part. This book includes a study guide for those individuals or groups who wish to take the issues further.

Tim Newell brings his considerable experience as a prison governor and his Quaker insights to bear on the future for criminal justice. ‘Forgiving Justice’ combines uplifting stories of that is possible, with a rigorous analysis of the basis for criminal justice reform and an understanding of our view of those who offend. This revised edit00ion includes the experience of the Circles of Support and Accountability project in Britain since the book was first published. Do we simply forget offenders behind the prison gates, or can we take this opportunity to reaffirm our belief in the worth of everybody? With the rich tradition of Quaker work on prison reform to guide us, we hope you too will be inspired to take a fresh look at what the processes of repentance and forgiveness could mean to a community-wide approach in which we all play a part. This book includes ideas for both study and action, for individuals or groups who wish to take the issues further. ( )

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