Penal anthropology: From retributive towards restorative justice

Abstract

In the article the author deals with the basic theoretical statements and discussions about the practical use of restorative justice. She discusses the questions of introducing and application of restorative justice in order to reach the balance of interests between a victim, society and a delinquent. There is no unique statement about the restorative justice concept, so the authors make this concept by listing certain activities with rispect of standards and principles. Also she emphasizes the values of restorative justice process. A part of the article is dedicated to the standards for restorative justice which are harmonized with the international documents of human rights.

Keywords

• restorative justice
• standards
• principles
• retributive justice