This article critically examines the prospects of restorative justice in Brussels from the perspective of urban youth work. The insights issue from action research on the topic of ‘radicalisation’. The authors develop two arguments. The first tempers restorative optimism. It shows how restorative interventions are not necessarily the most adequate response to tensions and conflicts in urban settings. The second argument points out that resistance from urban youth workers regarding the implementation of restorative interventions should not be seen as a regrettable obstacle for academics who are eager to experiment with these interventions. Such a resistance can lead to new insights and fresh opportunities to radically rethink Restorative Justice. One of the ideas that the article brings to the surface comes down to this. In a city like Brussels, characterised by superdiversity, and clearly marked by social inequalities, academic researchers only gain credibility in initiating restorative interventions if they undeniably denounce these inequalities and fully express their engagement for social justice. |
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Welke toekomst voor herstelrecht in Brussel? |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 3 2020 |
Trefwoorden | CONRAD, participatief actieonderzoek, Brussel, radicalisering, Marokkaanse jongeren |
Auteurs | Ali Moustatine, Tom Flachet en Erik Claes |
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Pacificatie in de nasleep van aanslagen en militante strijdBeperkte potentie van herstelrecht |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 1 2020 |
Auteurs | Bas van Stokkom |
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Victimologie en corruptie: over de slachtoffers van een (al dan niet) slachtofferloos delictEen multidisciplinaire verkenning |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 1 2020 |
Trefwoorden | bribery, corruption, victims, victimless crimes, victim identification |
Auteurs | Suzanne van Dijk MSc en Mr. drs. Moniek Hutten |
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There is no clear answer to the question if corruption makes victims. Currently an (international) discussion is taking place about this matter. On the one hand it can be discussed that corruption in general does not know any direct victims and that corruption can even take place without any damage. On the other hand it is known that corruption can cause tremendous public and financial damage, with society as a whole as the victim of this crime, whether or not in primary gradation. In the underlying article these two perspectives will be discussed and applied on two cases. Special attention will also be paid to the impact and relevance of pointing out the victims. |
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Het EBI-arrest, historisch onrecht, effectieve remedie en de AVG |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Vergoeding Personenschade, Aflevering 1 2020 |
Trefwoorden | immateriële schade, mensenrechten, schadevergoeding |
Auteurs | Mr. dr. R. Rijnhout |
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Les jeux sont faits (De teerling is geworpen)Overdenkingen naar aanleiding van het congres ‘Het slachtoffer en het strafproces: wat is de toekomst?’ |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 1 2019 |
Auteurs | Renée Kool |
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Van een tralietrotter aan de moeder van de ‘twintigste kaper’Brief aan Aïcha el Wafi |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 3 2018 |
Auteurs | Jan De Cock |
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Alle dieren tellen mee!Over non-speciesisme in de criminologie |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Criminologie, Aflevering 2 2018 |
Trefwoorden | speciesism, animal rights, animal cruelty |
Auteurs | Dr. Janine Janssen |
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Criminology traditionally focuses on the human experience. However, several criminologists have seriously criticized this anthropocentric perspective. In their view from a criminological perspective humans and other than human animals should be given equal attention. Although they advocate a non-speciesist criminology, they are not trying to fundamentally change criminology as we know it. Instead, their appeal is to not consider other than human creatures as passive objects and solely from the perspective of their usefulness for humans. Yet, this objective poses substantial methodological challenges to criminologists. |
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Het wringt in het strafrecht: over ‘laaghangend en hooghangend fruit’ |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 2 2018 |
Auteurs | Alrik de Haas en Annet Last-Louw |
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Satire en politiek incorrecte taal: de premie op taboe-doorbreken |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift over Cultuur & Criminaliteit, Aflevering 3 2015 |
Trefwoorden | satire, taboo, political correctness, free speech, the right to insult |
Auteurs | Dr. Bas van Stokkom |
SamenvattingAuteursinformatie |
This essay argues that the breaking of taboos is an effective means to increase one’s definition-power and discredit the establishment. But rhetorical warfare and satire may also turn into its opposite: strengthening fanaticism. First, the author discusses the controversy surrounding the cartoons of Charlie Hebdo and the militant pleas for maximum artistic freedom, articulated by Salman Rushdie and others. In the second part of this essay the author argues that advocates of an inviolable right to freedom of expression, including the right to insult, may create their own taboos. Within the tabloid press and the outrage industry this ‘right’ gets more aggressive functions. Finally, some ambiguities about political correctness and the racism-taboo are discussed. |
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Binnenlands terrorismeEen uitdaging voor herstelrecht |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift voor Herstelrecht, Aflevering 2 2015 |
Auteurs | Lode Walgrave |
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Het kwaad in het daglichtGeschiedenis in de rechtszaal |
Tijdschrift | Tijdschrift over Cultuur & Criminaliteit, Aflevering 3 2014 |
Trefwoorden | tribunals, war criminals, post-conflict context, impunity, public censure |
Auteurs | prof. mr. dr. Harmen van der Wilt |
SamenvattingAuteursinformatie |
The author points out that tribunals against war criminals are characterized by investigations of the broader military and social developments. By outlining the historical context of the violence the public is in a better position to make informed and balanced judgments. Criminal tribunals have a communicative character and great educational potential; they make clear why the Great Evil cannot be accepted and has to be punished. |