Social Field Theory: A case study application for restorative justice.

This article proposes an innovative framework, social field theory (SFT) and practices, to complement restorative justice efforts in offering more appropriate responses in the justice system. Issues with the current mainstream approaches are presented, especially in terms of their traumatic impacts on individuals, groups and communities. SFT is situated in the responsive regulation meta-framework, and delineated to potentiate both restorative justice and capacity building strategies, increasing the freedom and affordance of the population. With short practices throughout the text, the reader is invited to explore experientially the article’s content to further understand and appreciate its embodied impact.