Restorative justice is an alternative to traditional punitive systems, emphasizing offender rehabilitation through reconciliation with victims and the community. It involves direct dialogue and mutual agreement to repair harm, with a focus on relationship, respect, responsibility, repair, and reintegration. This approach has shown promise in reducing recidivism and increasing participant satisfaction, though it faces challenges in implementation and suitability for all crimes.
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Punishment-focused systems that aim to penalize offenders
Reconciliation with Victims and Community
Encouraging direct dialogue and mutual agreement to address harm caused by criminal activity
Offender Accountability
Encouraging offenders to take responsibility for their actions and make amends
Prioritizing the restoration of relationships and addressing the root causes of crime
Bringing together all parties affected by the crime
Taking steps to make amends for the harm caused
Aiming to bring about changes in individuals and social structures to prevent future harm
Restoring relationships affected by the crime
Maintaining a non-judgmental space for expression
Encouraging offenders to take responsibility for their actions
Making amends for the harm caused
Assisting offenders in becoming contributing members of society
Opportunities for empathy development and victim closure, potential for reducing re-offending and increasing satisfaction
Not suitable for all offenders or crimes, emotionally challenging for victims, effectiveness depends on facilitation and support systems
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Restorative justice vs. punitive justice
Restorative justice seeks to heal by reconciling offenders with victims and community, unlike punitive justice which focuses on punishment.
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Role of dialogue in restorative justice
Encourages direct communication between offender, victim, and community to agree on amends for harm caused.
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Outcome goals of restorative justice
Aims to repair relationships, make amends for harm, and transform individuals and societal structures to prevent future offenses.
