Seminar One, London 4th Feb 2010
Seminar One: Theoretical and conceptual perspectives of RA
The focus of this seminar will be to explore the evidence base and the major theoretical underpinnings of RA in different disciplines nationally and internationally. The over-riding aim will be to explore commonality and divergence. Key contributions will be taken drawn from the fields of education, criminal justice, social policy and social work. The core questions that will be addressed in this seminar are:
- What is the relationship between retributive and restorative approaches to conflict and justice in different academic disciplines and policy arenas?
- To what extent can / should RA be voluntary, non-directive and non-judgemental in different settings?
- How can responses to the first two questions inform developing practice in schools?
9.15 One Birdcage Walk |
Arrival, coffee and registration |
9.45 | Welcome and Introduction by Lawrence Kershen QC Introductory Remarks from a Cross-Party Panel: David Burrowes MP Lord Falconer of Thoroton David Howarth MP |
10.05 | “Restorative Justice and Serious Crime” Demonstration chaired by Sir Charles Pollard, with Will Riley and Peter Woolf |
10.30 | Brief presentations: • “12 Evaluations and 3,000 Cases: How RJ Works Better” Professor Lawrence Sherman, Wolfson Professor of Criminology, Cambridge University • “Restorative Approaches in Schools – improving behaviour & attainment” Dr Helen Holman, Head teacher, Orchard School, Bristol • “Do restorative approaches in schools work? The evidence” Dr Hilary Cremin, Faculty of Education, Cambridge University |
11.00 | Walk to the House of Lords |
11.30 House of Lords |
Introduction to the seminar series, Dr Hilary Cremin Dr Gillean McCluskey Dr Edward Sellman |
12.00 |
Paper presentation.pdf (20 minute presentation, 40 minute discussion) |
1.00 | Lunch |
2.00 – 2.50 | |
3.00 – 3.50 |
Paper Presentation.pdf |
4.00 – 4.50 |
Paper Presentation.pdf |
5.00 | Close |
Joining information is available as SeminarOneDetails.pdf
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