Peacemaking criminology

Peacemaking criminology is an approach that views crime and conflict as human issues rooted in social and emotional harm. It emphasizes healing, understanding, and reconciliation rather than punishment. This perspective promotes collaboration among victims, offenders, and communities to address underlying problems, encouraging empathy and dialogue. The goal is to create peaceful relationships and social environments that prevent future harm, recognizing that conflict can often be managed through compassion and constructive resolution rather than solely through legal sanctions.