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An outcome evaluation of a restorative justice alternative to incarceration

James Bonta Solicitor General Canada
,
Suzanne Wallace-Capretta Justice Canada
,
Jennifer Rooney University of Guelph, Ontario
&
Kevin Mcanoy Algoma University College, Ontario
Pages 319-338 | Published online: 14 Sep 2010

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