1st International Symposium on Restorative Justice: Philosophy & Human Rights

1st International Symposium on Restorative Justice: Philosophy & Human Rights


The first Symposium was held in Skopelos during 2-7 June 2012, bringing together an exclusive group of 21 leading international names from the field of restorative justice and human rights. The event was supported by the the Mayor of Skopelos. The structure and location of the symposium enabled the ‘symposiarchs’ (the participating guests) to debate their papers and delve into concepts and issues in an engaging and enriching environment. Sessions took place at local beaches, bars with beautiful views of the ocean and surrounding mountains, a local artist's villa house and at a Byzantine Monastery. The locations were truly inspiring. The event closed with an ancient Greek style symposium at the ancient ground of the temple of Asclepeion. The delegates participated in a libation in the ancient Asclepeion. To see photos from the symposium please follow this link.

The Symposium led to the Ashgate publication of "Reconstructing Restorative Justice Philosophy", a novel volume in the use of a deconstructive and reconstructive approach, where the fundamental underpinnings of restorative justice are interrogated through a critical analysis of restorative justice philosophy.




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Delegates______________________________________________________________________________

The following experts participated in the symposium:

  • Prof Theo Gavrielides, Director & Founder, IARS International Institute, UK
  • Prof. Vasso Artinopoulou, Professor of Criminology, Panteion University, Greece
  • Prof. Richard Grimes, Director of Clinical Programmes, University of York, UK
  • Prof. Susan Sharpe, Advisor on Restorative Justice, Notre Dame Law School, USA
  • Prof. Mara Schiff, Florida Atlantic University, USA
  • Dr. Marelize Shoeman, University of South Africa, South Africa
  • Prof. Gerry Johnstone, Professor of Law, University of Hull, UK
  • Prof. Judah Oudshoorn, Conestoga College, Canada
  • Mr. Rob Mackay, Restorative Justice Forum Facilitator, Australia
  • Ms Vikki Roberston, Jewel & Esk College, Scotland
  • Prof. Brenda Morrison, Centre for Restorative Justice, Simon Fraser University, Canada
  • Dr. Evelyn Zellerer, Founder, Peace of the Circle & Professor - Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
  • Prof. John Winterdyk, Mount Royal University, Canada
  • Mr. Ben Lyon, IARS and Register of Restorative Practitioners, UK
  • Ms. Elaine Joubert, University of South Africa, South Africa
  • Prof. Maria Hadjipavlou, University of Cyprus, Cyprus
  • Prof. Christodoulos Yiallourides, Panteion University, Greece
  • Ms. Mersilia Anastasiadou, Lancaster University, UK
  • Mr. Ioannis Karagiozos, Panteion University, Greece
  • Ms. Fontini Zygouri, University of Thessaly, Greece

 
Sponsors & Supporters___________________________________________________________________

We are grateful to the Mayor of Skopelos and our supporters for their kind donations in helping us make this non-profit event happen.
If You want to purchase the Hardback signed edition (RRP £100) of: Gavrielides, T. and V. Artinopoulou (2013). Reconstructing the Restorative Justice Philosophy, Ashgate Publishing: Furnham, UK. ISBN 978-1-4094-7071-7.
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