ISBN:
0275951316
,
9780275951313
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xxxii, 228 p)
,
ill., maps
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2010 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version Popular Justice and Community Regeneration : Pathways of Indigenous Reform
DDC:
364.4/4
Keywords:
Indigenous peoples Services for
;
Social problems
;
Criminal justice, Administration of
;
Crime prevention
;
Community development
Abstract:
Formal justice systems have not served the human rights of native and aboriginal groups well and have led to growing natural and international pressure for equal treatment and increased political and legal autonomy. Indigenous activities in areas of community healing have created a fervor of interest as native peoples have shared experiences with programs that reduce addiction, family violence, child abuse, and sociocultural disintegration of traditional communities. Through ethnographic and indigenous contributions this volume penetrates the psychosocial aspects of the indigenous movement in
Description / Table of Contents:
Contents; Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction: Indigenous Models for Community Reconstruction and Social Recovery; Part 1: Reclaiming the Community; 1. Social Policy and Canada's Aboriginal People: The Need for Fundamental Reforms; 2. Making the Criminal Law Your Own: The Tokelau Endeavour; 3. Maori and Youth Justice in New Zealand; 4. 'Slay the Monsters': Peacemaker Court and Violence Control Plans for the Navajo Nation; 5. Mediation within Aboriginal Communities: Issues and Challenges; 6. 'The Strength of Community': The Native Counselling Services of Alberta Story
Description / Table of Contents:
Part 2: Healing the Hurts7. Honouring Native Women: The Backbone of Native Sovereignty; 8. 'A Fitting Remedy': Aboriginal Justice As a Community Healing Strategy; 9. Addressing Aboriginal Crime and Victimization in Canada: Revitalizing Communities, Cultures and Traditions; 10. 'Body, Mind and Spirit': Native Community Addictions, Treatment and Prevention; 11. We Al-Li 'Fire and Water': A Process of Healing; Index; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; R; S; T; U; V; W; Y; About the Editor and Contributors
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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