justice

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The little book of restorative justice in education

fostering responsibility, healing, and hope in schools
2016
"Relying on the wisdom of early proponents of restorative justice, the daily experiences of educators, and the authors' extensive experience as classroom teachers and researchers, this Little Book guides the growth of restorative justice in education (RJE) into the future. Incorporating activities, stories, and examples throughout the book, three major interconnected and equally important aspects of restorative justice in education are explained and applied: creating just and equitable learning environments; building and maintaining healthy relationships; healing harm and transforming conflict"--Back cover.

Duty or desire

"Alejandro has served six months for trumped-up charges after a brutal encounter with police. Now that he's out, he's determined to break ties with his gang and forge a new path. But it won't be simple. When Alejandro sees a video of a local girl suffering a similar police assault, he knows he has to meet her. The connection between Alejandro and Chrissie is electric. They just want to move forward together. But Alejandro's family doesn't approve of Chrissie. Chrissie's family pushes her to go after the police; however, she'd rather just back off the issue. As police violence continues, Chrissie and Alejandro are compelled to help bring justice. But are they willing to hatch a plan that puts them back in harm's way?"--Amazon.

Law and justice

"Laws are rules made by governments. The purpose of laws is to create a system that treats people fairly and equally. This introduction to legal systems explains how laws relate to the idea of justice and morality. Case studies also tackles difficult questions about civil rights, capital punishment, and prison systems"--Back cover.

Justice and fairness

2002
Examines the related concepts of fairness and justice and explains the meaning of equal treatment for individuals, families, communities and nations.

The judiciary

1990
Examines the working of American courts and judicial systems through the eyes of a fictional federal district judge, Duncan Reilly.

The November criminals

a novel
2015
High school senior Addison Schacht is preoccupied with college applications, selling drugs, and his friendship with Phoebe "Digger" Zeleny until he and Digger decide to investigate the unsolved murder of a classmate and bring the killer to justice.

The grace of kings

Kuni Garu, a charming bandit, and Mata Zyndu, the son of a duke, join forces to overthrow an evil emperor, but then find themselves on opposing sides of the would-be successors.

Messenger of Fear

The Messenger of Fear brings justice to those who do wrong, creating frightening games where the players earn their redemption--or lose their sanity--and somehow Mara, fifteen, has become his apprentice.

Landry Park

a novel
2013
In a futuristic, fractured United States where the oppressed Rootless handle the raw nuclear material that powers the Gentry's lavish lifestyle, seventeen-year-old Madeline Landry must choose between taking over her father's vast estate or rebelling against everything she has ever known, in the name of justice.

Landry Park

In a futuristic, fractured United States where the oppressed Rootless handle the raw nuclear material that powers the Gentry's lavish lifestyle, seventeen-year-old Madeline Landry must choose between taking over her father's vast estate or rebelling against everything she has ever known, in the name of justice.

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