01341nam a2200205 4500 373430 373430 20080108u y0pory50 ba eng Aspirations of restorative justice proponents and experiences of participants in family group conferences Margarita Zernova Resumo inserto no próprio artigo. This article examine some key aspirations of restorative justice advocates. It will do so on the basis of the evidence collected in the course of an empirical study conducted in one family group conferencing project. The article will demonstrate that there is a significant gap between aspirations of proponents and practical realities of restorative justice. Possible explanations for the existence of the gap will be suggested. It will be argued that the findings of this study support some concerns of critics about dangers resulting from pursuing restorative ideals practice. Oxford May 2007 Vol. 47, n. 3 British Journal of Criminology (The) 0007-0955 p. 491-509 JUSTIÇA RESTAURATIVA AJUDA ÀS VÍTIMAS SISTEMA DE JUSTIÇA PENAL ZERNOVA Margarita 0 PJ_28209_000000000000000 2022-06-06 401211 PJ PJ PJ28209 2022-06-06 0 AP