In this timely work, the bishops open a new dialogue on crime and justice in the United States.

The Catholic Church teaches that punishment must have a constructive and redemptive purpose and that it be coupled with treatment and, when possible, restitutio

Drawing upon Catholic social teaching, traditional writings, and Sacred Scripture, this book presents a Catholic perspective of crime and criminal justice in Am

The Catholic Church teaches that punishment must have a constructive and redemptive purpose and that it be coupled with treatment and, when possible, restitutio

Lode Walgrave has made a highly significant contribution to the worldwide development of the restorative justice movement over the last two decades. This book r