Remorse and Criminal Justice: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives

This collection of original essays explores the nature and place of remorse in criminal justice, drawing from scholars across North America, the UK, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. It examines the role of remorse in law, its impact on individuals, courts, and communities, and the diverse contexts in which it occurs. The book is divided into four parts, covering topics such as assessing remorse in the courtroom, remorse beyond the courtroom, remorse in the context of political violence and social trauma, and reflections on the interdisciplinary nature of the collection.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive collection brings together original contributions to explore the multifaceted nature and significance of remorse within the realm of criminal justice. Despite the longstanding interest in offender remorse, it has historically been marginalized in academic studies. The authors, hailing from diverse academic backgrounds across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, South Africa, and Australia, contribute their insights to this esteemed publication.

Part I: Judging Remorse delves into the challenges and complexities involved in assessing remorse in the courtroom, typically preceding the determination of sentence. Part II: Remorse Beyond the Courtroom explores the broader contexts in which remorse manifests and assumes importance. Part III: Remorse, War, and Social Trauma specifically addresses remorse in the aftermath of political violence and social trauma in the former Yugoslavia and South Africa. Part IV: Reflections emphasizes the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary nature of the collection, offering personal and disciplinary reflections on remorse.

Through this collective effort, the work showcases the potential for diverse academic disciplines to converge upon a shared topic, fostering inter-disciplinary dialogue and establishing itself as a valuable reference work for future research across a wide array of disciplines. By highlighting the multifaceted nature of remorse and its profound implications, this collection contributes to our understanding of criminal justice and promotes a deeper exploration of this crucial aspect of human behavior.

Weight: 482g
Dimension: 233 x 157 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032104768