alternatives to prison

Question 1

what is restorative justice

Answer 1

• brings to victims of crime and the offenders , responsible usually face to face meetings to help repair the harm done and restore the dignity and self respect of victims
• reduce fear of crime and make offenders take responsibility for the consequences of their actions
• “name, shame , face victims “

Question 2

what is probation?

Answer 2

• probation officers work closely w offenders monitoring their behaviour and overseeing their rehab into society
  -work during or after sentencing
  -may include supervising offenders
  -may also include sending them to community service

Question 3

what is community service

Answer 3

-for those who don’t pose a risk to community
-may have to remove graffiti or paint fences, pick up litter
-scheme seen as community payback
-instead of custodial sentence