3.5.6 Methods of modifying criminal behaviour - restorative justice Flashcards
Give an outline of what restorative justice does
brings together people harmed by crime or conflict (victims) with those responsible for the harm (criminals), to find a positive way forward.
What should the outcome of restorative justice be
repairs the relationships that have been damaged by crime to prevent crime in the future.
What is the first aim of restorative justice
To identify and take steps to repair harm
What is the second aim of restorative justice
To involve all stakeholders (victim, offender and community)
What is the third aim of restorative justice
To transform the traditional relationship between communities and their governments in responding to crime.
What does restorative justice offer victims
an opportunity to be heard and to have a say in the resolution of offences, including agreeing rehabilitative or reparative activity for the offender
What does restorative justice do for victims
provide a means of closure through empowerment and enables them to move on.
What does restorative justice do for offenders
provide a means of closure through empowerment and enables them to move on.
What does restorative justice help with
help rehabilitate offenders and enables them to stop recidivism. It has the potential to motivate them to change and become responsible, law-abiding and productive members of society.
What are the 3 main categories of restorative justice
- Indirect mediation
- Victim-offender (direct) mediation
- Conferencing
Describe indirect mediation
where information is passed by one or more mediators between the offender and victim. no face-to-face meeting between offender and victim.
Describe Victim-offender (direct) mediation
programs which use trained mediators to bring victims and their offenders together in order to discuss the crime, its aftermath and the steps needed to make things right.
Describe Conferencing
similar to victim-offender mediation, however it differs in that it involves the offender, victims, family members, community members and government representatives (e.g. probation officers).
How many principles does victim offender mediation have
6
What are the 6 key principles of victim offender mediation
1) restoration
2) Voluntarism
3) Neutrality
4) Safety
5) Accessibility
6) Respect