A Kind of Mending: Restorative Justice in the Pacific Islands
Dinnen, Sinclair (2010). A Kind of Mending: Restorative Justice in the Pacific Islands. Canberra, Australia: ANU E Press, 2010 Edition. 308. doi:10.22459/km.11.2010. ISBN 978-1-921666-82-7.
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Abstract: A scholarly article titled A Kind of Mending Restorative Justice in the Pacific Islands this document is a journal article focused on the geographic region of the Pacific Islands including explicit treatment of Micronesia The article covers the time period from the late 20th century into the early 21st century and discusses the subject domains of restorative justice practices indigenous conflict resolution and legal pluralism within Pacific Island societies The document is structured as a policy review and historical account examining the development and implementation of restorative justice mechanisms across various Pacific Island communities It references institutions such as local customary courts and national legal systems and discusses treaties and agreements relevant to indigenous rights and justice administration The article surveys case studies from multiple island nations including Fiji Samoa and the Federated States of Micronesia providing detailed analysis of how restorative justice principles are integrated with traditional customs The document also explores the interaction between formal state justice systems and community-based restorative processes highlighting the role of cultural values and social cohesion in conflict resolution The treatment of Micronesia includes examination of specific restorative justice initiatives and their outcomes within that subregion The article is published in an academic journal specializing in Pacific studies and legal anthropology
