5.13 Dealing With Offending Behaviour: Restorative Justice Programmes Flashcards
What is restorative justice?
A method of reducing and atoning for offending behaviour through reconciliation between offender and victim as well as the wider community
What are the three aims of restorative justice?
Rehabilitation of offenders
Atonement for wrongdoing
Seeing the victims perspective
Where does restorative justice fall on the social discipline window?
High control and high support
What does rehabilitation of offenders involve in restorative justice programmes?
Understanding impact of crime to develop perspective and take responsibility for future behaviour
What does atonement for wrongdoing involve in restorative justice programmes?
Payment or unpaid work for the victim
Expressing guilt or showing empathy for victim
What does listening to the victims perspective involve in restorative justice programmes?
Reduce feelings of victimisation for victim because now have a voice
Reduces victims sense of being harmed
What are peace circles?
A conversation opportunity to offer community support to victims and offenders
What satisfaction rate does restorative justice have with victims?
85% which is more than in mainstream courts
What success rate does it have in reducing re-offending?
Overall 14% reduction in reoffending
What are 3 advantages of restorative justice programmes?
- no exposure to deviant subcultures
- saves money
- addresses needs of victim and offender accountability
What are 3 ethical issues of the restorative justice programme?
- victims may feel worse
- offenders may be abused
- programmes must seek equal benefit to both parties
Why is there an issue with selecting which offenders and which victims?
Not all offenders and victims agree
