First released in 1997, Restoring Justice remains one of the most careful, comprehensive and succinct treatments of restorative justice available. This third edition does not simply add new material to reflect recent developments and controversies in the field; it also revisits fundamental issues, providing thoughtful summaries and conclusions that generate fresh insights. Consequently, this edition will be helpful to those who know the field as well as those who do not. --Howard Zehr

As a crime victim, victim advocate and long-time supporter of restorative justice values and principles, I found Restoring Justice, 3rd Ed. to be an excellent resource for anyone interested in the complex world of restorative justice history, processes and ideas. Bravo to Dan Van Ness and Karen Strong for offering a balanced approach to restorative justice that understands "real" justice is about repairing the harm and healing those who have been harmed by crime: victims, offenders and communities. Restoring Justice is a well-written and quite often inspirational book! -- Ellen Halbert, Director, Victim/Witness Division, Travis County District Attorney's Office, Austin, Texas Editor, The Crime Victims Report, a national newsletter