Restorative Justice, Deviance and Crimes in Chinese Societies

This book offers a thorough and nuanced examination of restorative justice (RJ) as it unfolds across Chinese societies in different places of the world, where it has emerged as a dynamic and influential approach to conflict resolution. While RJ is still a relatively new concept globally, Chinese societies have developed some of the world’s most extensive and diverse restorative justice programs, often regarded as an "oriental flower" rich with insights that might make a dialogue with Western RJ practices. Yet despite its growing prominence, RJ in Chinese contexts remains understudied, with many of its cultural, historical, and practical dimensions still awaiting deeper exploration.