Abstract
This article examines implementation of restorative practice (RP) in public sector organizations through the lens of translation theory. Despite the global proliferation of RP, there is a scarcity of explanatory works on successful practice translations. The authors illustrate how RP has been decontextualized from criminal justice, and recontextualized for education/social care and healthcare. Effective translations require an understanding of both original and new contexts, attention to strategic and operational levels, as well as effective communication.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-6 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Public Money and Management |
| Early online date | 3 Mar 2025 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 3 Mar 2025 |
Keywords
- Public sector productivity
- relational public service
- restorative just culture
- restorative justice
- restorative practice
- speak-up culture
- translation theory