Dr Allely Albert

Journal:  Criminology & Criminal Justice

Prisoners and ex-prisoners are often limited to the 'offender' role when participating in restorative justice processes. This article instead focuses on ex-prisoners as facilitators of restorative practices, highlighting their ability to lead such programmes. Using a case study from Northern Ireland, Dr Allely Albert (Institute Fellow - Legacy Theme) explores the way that experiences of incarceration have directly influenced the skillsets of ex-prisoner practitioners, arguing that their lived experience provides them with unique attributes that can enhance the micro-dynamics of restorative justice systems.

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