[CJ] Chapter 15: Restorative Justice (Bolded)

Question 1

Restorative Justice

Answer 1

A theory of Justice that attempts to heal the harm that was done by a criminal act rather than just penalizing the actor.

Question 2

Recidivism

Answer 2

The rate at which previously convicted offender, offended again. As of 2019, the 5 year recidivism rate in the United States was seventy percent 70%.

Question 3

Mediation

Answer 3

A victim and offender resolving the harm through a neutral mediator.

Question 4

Restorative Justice Circle

Answer 4

A group of community members that come together to determine a course of action to resolve the harm.

Question 5

Victim Impact Panel

Answer 5

A restorative Justice technique that involves offenders hearing from those who were harmed in order to learn more about the consequences of their actions.

Question 6

Community Reparative Boards

Answer 6

Community led initiatives to work with the offender to determine a course of action.