Doing Justice without the State: The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria ModelRoutledge, 2006. júl. 25. - 280 oldal This study examines the principles and practices of the Afikpo (Eugbo) Nigeria indigenous justice system in contemporary times. Like most African societies, the Afikpo indigenous justice system employs restorative, transformative and communitarian principles in conflict resolution. This book describes the processes of community empowerment, participatory justice system and how regular institutions of society that provide education, social and economic support are also effective in early intervention in disputes and prevention of conflicts. |
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... major finding of this study is that the Afikpo model is victim- centered. Restoring the victim's emotional and material losses is the goal of justice. The system recognizes the victims' needs for information and vindication. Victims are ...
... major finding of this study is that the Afikpo model is victim- centered. Restoring the victim's emotional and material losses is the goal of justice. The system recognizes the victims' needs for information and vindication. Victims are ...
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... major theories of restorative justice. The arguments for restorative justice are reviewed, as well as the benefits of restorative justice approaches to victims, offenders, the community and the criminal justice system. Further review of ...
... major theories of restorative justice. The arguments for restorative justice are reviewed, as well as the benefits of restorative justice approaches to victims, offenders, the community and the criminal justice system. Further review of ...
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The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria Model Ogbonnaya Oko Elechi. Chapter Six examines some major Afikpo indigenous institutions of conflict resolution. These institutions are also major agents of socialization and resocialization. Some of the ...
The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria Model Ogbonnaya Oko Elechi. Chapter Six examines some major Afikpo indigenous institutions of conflict resolution. These institutions are also major agents of socialization and resocialization. Some of the ...
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... 2003 estimates. Yoruba and the Igbo. OBJECTIVES OF STUDY The thrust of the study is the. Figure. 1.1 Map of Nigeria Showing the Three Major Ethnic Groups – Namely – the Hausa-Fulani, Figure. 2.1 Map of South East Nigeria Showing Afikpo ...
... 2003 estimates. Yoruba and the Igbo. OBJECTIVES OF STUDY The thrust of the study is the. Figure. 1.1 Map of Nigeria Showing the Three Major Ethnic Groups – Namely – the Hausa-Fulani, Figure. 2.1 Map of South East Nigeria Showing Afikpo ...
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... major agents of socialization2 and resocialization, providing teaching and healing support to both victims and offenders, and their families. Teaching is also intended to transform the offender from a non-conforming person to a ...
... major agents of socialization2 and resocialization, providing teaching and healing support to both victims and offenders, and their families. Teaching is also intended to transform the offender from a non-conforming person to a ...
Tartalomjegyzék
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Chapter Three The CustomLaw Debate in the African Context | 45 |
Chapter Four Nigeria in PostColonial Africa | 75 |
Chapter Five Historical Overview of Afikpo Town | 97 |
Chapter Six Indigenous Institutions of Conflict Resolution in Afikpo | 117 |
Chapter Seven Afikpo Women and the Traditional Justice System | 147 |
Chapter Eight Responding to Breach of Custom Regulations and Other Offenses | 181 |
Research Methods | 225 |
Notes | 239 |
Selected Bibliography | 247 |
Index | 259 |
Back cover | 261 |
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Doing Justice without the State: The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria Model Ogbonnaya Oko Elechi Korlátozott előnézet - 2006 |
Doing Justice Without the State: The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria Model O. Oko Elechi Korlátozott előnézet - 2006 |
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