Reintegrative Shaming As a Cultural Strategy for Crime Control

This paper, describe and explain the dimensions and elements of Reintegrative Shaming theory and considers the differences between Western ideas and Reintegrative Shaming theory and some aspects of its superiority over previous theories, deals with the practical and policy implications in some areas, including social, family, schools, police and court. According to the domination of classical theory and Retributive approach on the criminal justice system in Iran, domination of social and cultural policies based on individualism culture and increasingly role of government and occupational professionals in public administration, Reintegrative Shaming theory seems to be an "bezoar" to the mainstream. However, the theory's emphasis on shame and shaming, moral conscience, accountability and restoring families and communities, and the relative proportion with indigenous religion and culture of Iran, give this theory political and social attraction.