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Ushi, Victor Ilo.

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Restorative justice alternative to the traditional criminal justice system in Nigeria.

Record Type:	Electronic resources : Monograph/item
Title/Author:	Restorative justice alternative to the traditional criminal justice system in Nigeria./
Author:	Ushi, Victor Ilo.
Published:	Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, : 2015,
Description:	157 p.
Notes:	Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 77-02(E), Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertation Abstracts International77-02A(E).
Subject:	Alternative dispute resolution. -
Online resource:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=3724948
ISBN:	9781339087726

Restorative justice alternative to the traditional criminal justice system in Nigeria.
Ushi, Victor Ilo.

Restorative justice alternative to the traditional criminal justice system in Nigeria. - Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2015 - 157 p.

Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 77-02(E), Section: A.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Capella University, 2015.

In the face of insufficient resources to address the demand for its services, the criminal justice system in Nigeria is under pressure. The result is a lack of perceived justice, with long delays and crime victims believing they have not gained justice or sufficient recompense. This study assessed Nigerian criminal justice professionals' beliefs that restorative justice, which incorporates the concept of social control and reintegrative shaming, would be a viable alternative to the criminal justice system in Nigeria. The research considers the fundamental understanding of "restorative justice" including the philosophical arguments in support of and/ or against restorative justice model worldwide. Consideration was also given to the evaluation of the historical development and evolution of this concept and the fundamental principles that have led to its popularity in recent times. The theoretical justifications for restorative justice initiative are highlighted. The study also examined the participants' beliefs that restorative justice may reduce reoffending. Three hundred Nigerian police, lawyers/judges, and prison officials, all actively working in the Nigerian criminal justice system, completed the Eysenck Personality Questionnaire. The results indicated an overall level of acceptance for restorative justice among lawyers, judges, and police officers, and overall belief that restorative justice could help to reduce reoffending rates. The results were not equal across the three different groups of professionals, with a divergence seen among prison officials, who were unlikely to accept restorative justice and did not believe it would reduce reoffending. All in all, the findings of this study demonstrate that the Nigerian respondents are generally positive of restorative justice because its values, principles and philosophy are seen to be congruous with their restorative culture and traditions.

ISBN: 9781339087726Subjects--Topical Terms:

3168470
Alternative dispute resolution.

Restorative justice alternative to the traditional criminal justice system in Nigeria.
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