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Children's Nonfiction Law & Crime

Making it Right

Building Peace, Settling Conflict

by (author) Marilee Peters

Publisher
Annick Press
Initial publish date
Sep 2016
Category
Law & Crime, Values & Virtues, General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781554518104
    Publish Date
    Sep 2016
    List Price
    $21.95
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781554518098
    Publish Date
    Sep 2016
    List Price
    $14.95
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781554518111
    Publish Date
    Sep 2016
    List Price
    $9.99

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Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels

  • Age: 14 to 18
  • Grade: 9 to 12

Description

Imagine a world without prisons, lawyers, or courtrooms – where justice is done.

What if there were no prisons? Alternative approaches to dealing with crime are underway around the world to explore how victims, offenders, and communities can heal rifts and repair damage. It's often called restorative justice. It's a way to think about the deeper reasons behind crimes, and suggests that by building more caring communities, it's possible to change our societies – and ourselves.

Making It Right relates true stories of young people who are working in innovative ways to further peaceful resolution of conflict and to heal past wounds. The book begins with individual injustices, such as bullying, and works up to collective ones, like wars. Each chapter begins with a dramatic fictional account, making the topic engaging and relevant for kids.

Restorative justice isn't going to change the world overnight, nor will it end all crime or prevent all wars. But it's a powerful way to get teens thinking about how they can participate in building a more peaceful society.

About the author

Marilee Peters is a former librarian who over the years has written about politics, theater, the environment, parenting, farming, and health, among other topics. She is the author of Patient Zero, 10 Rivers That Shaped the World, and Making it Right. She lives with her family in Vancouver, BC.

Marilee Peters' profile page

Awards

  • Short-listed, da Vinci Eye Award finalist
  • Joint winner, Skipping Stones Honor Book
  • Short-listed, Montaigne Medal finalist
  • Commended, Eric Hoffer Award, Honorable Mention
  • Joint winner, Nautilus Book Award
  • Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children’s Book Centre

Editorial Reviews

“Short but intense exploration.” —Canadian Children’s Book News, 01/01/17

Canadian Children’s Book News

“A valuable resource for teaching units and debate preparation.” —CM Magazine, 02/17/17

CM Magazine

“Middle and high school students will eagerly consume the entire book.”—School Library Journal.com, 09/12/17

School Library Journal

“A book that should leave the reader arguing explicitly for open conversation and inclusive dialogue around crime.” —Resource Links, 02/01/17

Resource Links

“Thought-provoking.” —Booklist Reader, 04/22/19

Booklist Reader

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