John Braithwaite honoured with 2024 International Balzan Prize for Restorative Justice

We are thrilled to announce that Distinguished Professor John Braithwaite has been awarded the prestigious 2024 International Balzan Prize for his work on restorative justice. The Balzan Prize is presented annually by the International Balzan Foundation to honour exceptional achievements in the humanities and natural sciences by individuals who have made significant contributions on a global scale.

Professor Braithwaite was recognised for his role in developing and promoting the practice of restorative justice, which focuses on rehabilitating offenders through reconciliation with victims and the broader community. His award highlights his contributions to the theoretical development and dissemination of contemporary restorative justice, his commitment to social institutions and community-building and his extensive work in scholarly dissemination. His dedication to fostering the cultural growth of younger generations in the values of restorative justice was also a significant factor in this recognition.

Professor Braithwaite founded the ANU School of Regulation and Global Governance (RegNet) and leads Peacebuilding Compared, a 35-year comparative project designed to follow all the major armed conflicts around the world until 2030. The project aims to uncover key elements for successful and sustainable peacebuilding.

Read more about the Balzan Prizes here.