Changing ParadigmsPunishment and Restorative Discipline by Paul Redekop |
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After several decades working in the field of restorative justice, Paul Redekop concludes that punishment is a major obstacle to healthy societies, families, and schools. Punishment can be so damaging, cruel, and barbaric, especially to children, that it should be replaced with restorative discipline, and societies should move toward a punishment-free justice system.
"How can we make restorative justice a way of life? How does it apply to our lives and institutions? IN this refreshing book, Paul Redekop helps to answer this by taking restorative justice further - to restorative discipline and restorative living in general." - from the foreword by Howard Zehr, author of Changing Lenses
"Paul Redekop's challenge of punishment in homes, schools, the justice system, and international relations approaches a difficult topic with courage and creativity. He deconstructs our cultural and political rationale justifying the infliction of pain on others 'for their own good.' He offers restorative alternatives that make it possible for us to be active, caring, and reflective." - Liz Elliot, Simon Fraser University
About the Author
Paul Redekop was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he lives today and is associate professor of conflict resolution studies at Menno Simons College at the University of Winnipeg. Paul has been active in the field of restorative justice since the early 1980s. He was director of mediation services in Winnipeg from 1986 to 1991. Redekop holds a masters degree in sociology from Carleton University and a PhD from York University.