
Doing Justice without the State: The Afikpo (Ehugbo) Nigeria Model
Author(s): O.Oko Elechi (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: July 25, 2006
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 280 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415977290
- ISBN-13: 9780415977296
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
O.Oko Elechi is Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin--Parkside. His research has been published extensively in international publications, including the International Journal of Comparative and Applied CriminalJustice; The International Review of Victimology;Community Safety Journal and the Journal of CriminalJustice Education.
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Doing Justice without the State
Author(s): Ogbonnaya Oko Oko Elechi (Author)
- Publisher: Routledge
- Publication Date: January 26, 2013
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 280 pages
- ISBN-10: 0415647258
- ISBN-13: 9780415647250
Book Description
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.
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
O.Oko Elechi is Assistant Professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice at the University of Wisconsin--Parkside. His research has been published extensively in international publications, including the International Journal of Comparative and Applied CriminalJustice; The International Review of Victimology;Community Safety Journal and the Journal of CriminalJustice Education.
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