Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Pointer, L. & Lawton-Sticklor, N. (under review) “Tensions and Process Considerations in Crafting Restorative Justice Best Practice Frameworks.”

Lawton-Sticklor, N. & Pointer, L. (under review) “A Thematic Analysis of Restorative Justice Best Practice Frameworks.”

Giles-Mitson, A. & Pointer, L. (under review) “Restorative Spaces: A Comparative Case Study of Sustained Restorative Dialogue Online and In-Person.”

Wesley, D., Ojibway, A., & Pointer, L. (accepted for publication 2025). “Equitable Systems Design for Restorative Justice.” The International Journal of Restorative Justice.

Pointer, L., Polavarapu, A., & Ojibway, A. (forthcoming 2025). “Restorative Justice in Legal Education.” The Journal of Legal Education Vol. 73 Issue 4.

Pointer, L., Giles-Mitson, A., Bascoe, S. & Bovard, A. (2025). “How to Hold Space for Difficult Multicultural Conversations: A Restorative Approach.” The International Journal of Restorative Justice, doi: 10.5553/TIJRJ-000225.

Pointer, L., Dutreuil, C., Livelli, B., Londono, C., Pledl, C., Rodriguez, P., Showalter, P. & Tompkins, P. (2023). “Teaching Restorative Justice.” Contemporary Justice Review Vol. 25 Issue 3-4, doi: 10.1080/10282580.2023.2181286.

Pointer, L. & Pali, B. (2022). “Advancing Restorative Justice through Art” The International Journal of Restorative Justice Vol. 5 Issue 3, doi: 10.5553/TIJRJ.000129.

Pointer, L. (2022). “The Red Summer Project.” The International Journal of Restorative Justice Vol. 5 Issue 3, doi: 10.5553/TIJRJ.000134.

Pointer, L. & Giles-Mitson, A. (2020). “Sustained Restorative Dialogue as a Means of Understanding and Preventing Sexually Harmful Behavior on University Campuses.” Contemporary Justice Review: Issues in Criminal, Social, and Restorative Justice Vol. 23 Issue 1, doi: 10.1080/10282580.2019.1700467.

Scott, M., Jones, B., Cavanagh, T. Vigil, P. & Pointer, L. (2020). “The Future of School Social Work: Providing Leadership through Restorative Justice Coordination.” Educational Research: Theory & Practice Vol. 31 Issue 1.

Pointer, L. & McGoey, K. (2019). “Teaching Restorative Practices through Games: An Experiential Restorative Pedagogy.” The International Journal of Restorative Justice Vol. 2 Issue 1.

Pointer, L. (2018). “Restorative Practices in Residence Halls at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.” Conflict Resolution Quarterly Vol. 36 Issue 3.

Pointer, L. (2017). “Building a Restorative University.” Journal of the Australian and New Zealand Student Services Association Vol. 49 Issue 2.

Pointer, L. (2016). “Understanding Transformational Space: An Analysis of Restorative Justice Conferences through Religious Studies Theoretical Lenses.” Restorative Justice: An International Journal Vol. 4 Issue 2.

Edited Special Issue

Pointer, L., Polvarapu, A. & Ojibway, A. (Forthcoming 2025). Special Issue of The Journal of Legal Education, Restorative Justice in Legal Education.

Pointer, L., Pali, B. (2022). Special Issue of The International Journal of Restorative Justice, Restorative Justice and Art.

Books

McGoey, K. & Pointer, L. (2024). The Little Book of Restorative Teaching Tools for Online Learning. New York: Good Books.

Pointer, L. (2022). Wally and Freya. New York: Skyhorse.

Pointer, L. (2021). The Restorative Justice Ritual. New York: Routledge.

Pointer, L., McGoey, K. & Farrar, H. (2020). The Little Book of Restorative Teaching Tools: Games, Activities and Simulations for Understanding Restorative Practices. New York: Skyhorse.

Edited Book

Gonzalez, T., Pointer, L., Schiff, M. and Morrison, B. (Forthcoming 2025). The International Encyclopedia of Restorative Justice, North America Volume.

Book Chapters

Pointer, L. (Forthcoming 2025). “Affective Methods for Restorative Justice Research and Communication” in The Handbook of Research Methods in Restorative Justice. Den Haag: Eleven International Publishing.

Pointer, L. (Forthcoming 2025). “Restorative Pedagogy” in The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Social Justice in Education, Restorative Justice Volume. Bloomsbury: Bloomsbury Publishing.

Pointer, L. & Giles-Mitson, A. (2024). “Sustained Restorative Dialogue to Understand and Address Structural Sources of Harm in University Communities” in The Handbook of Restorative Justice and Practice in Higher Education. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

Other Publications

Pointer, L. (2025). “Expanding our Public Imagination of Justice: The Role of Artists and Storytellers.” IIRP Presidential Paper Series.

Pointer, L. (2021). “What is “Restorative Justice” and How Does it Impact Individuals Involved in Crime?” U.S. Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) Blog.

Pointer, L. (2020). “Restorative Circles: A Powerful Tool for Community Healing.” The Blue Review.

Pointer, L. (2018). “Talking Sticks, Restorative Practices Build Cooperation.” Rotary Voices.