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How do we research restorative justice in ways that align with its core values? This groundbreaking handbook is the first to systematically explore research methods in restorative justice, addressing ethical dilemmas, interdisciplinary approaches, and methodological innovations. Featuring contributions from leading scholars, the book examines qualitative, quantitative, and participatory methods, reflecting on challenges unique to the field. It provides practical guidance for researchers and practitioners alike, offering insights into victim-offender encounters, justice policies, and community-based initiatives. Essential reading for those studying or working in restorative justice, this book advances a much-needed conversation on how we study its evolving practices.

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Katrine Barnekow Rasmussen (PhD) is Assistant Professor in Criminology at the Faculty of Law, University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on restorative justice, including Danish and Norwegian Conflict Boards. She also teaches and facilitates restorative practices in municipal settings. Fernanda Fonseca Rosenblatt (DPhil) is Associate Professor at the International Institute for Restorative Practices (USA) and a Professor of Law at the Catholic University of Pernambuco (Brazil). She is the Book Review Editor for The International Journal of Restorative Justice. Brunilda Pali (PhD) is Assistant Professor at the University of Amsterdam and Chair of the European Forum for Restorative Justice. She teaches, researches, and publishes on gender, feminism, restorative and environmental justice, social justice, cultural criminology, and arts and justice. Estelle Zinsstag (PhD) is a Lecturer in Criminology at Edinburgh Napier University, a researcher at the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research and an associate researcher at both KU Leuven and the University of Oxford. Her research focuses on sexual/gendered violence, restorative and transitional justice. She is also the co-chief editor of The International Journal of Restorative Justice and the book series 'Studies in Restorative Justice'.

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