The Cumbrian Reparation Scheme
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10896830 |
|---|---|
| Authors | D Smith (0000-0002-0650-6606), David J Smith (0000-0002-3346-3824, corresponding author), Harry Blagg (0000-0002-0432-5756, Lancaster University) |
| Year | 1989 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 255-275 |
| Publication date | 1989-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The British Journal of Social Work (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0045-3102 • E-ISSN: 1468-263X |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1093/bjsw/19.4.255 |
| OpenAlex | W2091087566 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 3 |
This paper discusses an experimental ‘reparation’ scheme run by the probation service in Cumbria. A general context is provided by an analysis of some varieties of mediation and reparation, and the scheme is then placed within its local organizational context, which meant that it drew its work from juvenile liaison panels established by the police. The paper argues that the panels suffered from the lack of a clear commitment to diversion from prosecution on the part of the police, and that the reparation scheme was used as part of the probation service's effort to increase the use of cautions. The practice of reparation and the experiences victims and offenders had of it are then reviewed. Offenders generally viewed the scheme more positively than victims, but some victims were glad of the opportunity to be involved in something which might be helpful to young offenders. In conclusion, it is argued that despite the contradictions which were evident in the practice of reparation in this setting, there may still be scope for innovative work by social work agencies in relation to victims of crime.
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |