Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

Pointer, L., Dutreuil, C., Livelli, B., Londono, C., Pledl, C., Rodriguez, P., Showalter, P. & Tompkins, P. (2023). “Teaching Restorative Justice.” Contemporary Justice Review.

Pointer, L. (2022). “The Red Summer Project.” The International Journal of Restorative Justice.

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. & 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.

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

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 2024). The International Encyclopedia of Restorative Justice, North America Volume. Den Haag: Eleven International Publishing.

Book Chapters

Pointer, L. (Forthcoming 2024). “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 2024). “Restorative Pedagogy” in The Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Social Justice in Education, Restorative Justice Volume. Bloomsbury: Bloomsbury Publishing.

Other Publications

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.