Dealing with offender behaviour - Restorative justice

Question 1

What is the aim of restorative justice?

Answer 1

to achieve justice by repairing the harm done by an offender

Question 2

how does restorative justice work?

Answer 2

through…

• payment
• letter
• an interaction between the 2 parties

Question 3

name the 4 key features of restorative justice

Answer 3

1. focus on acceptance of responsibility & positive change for people who harm others
2. Not restrictive to court rooms
3. active rather than passive involvement of all parties
4. focus on positive outcomes for survivors and those involved in wrong doings

Question 4

what is the % of reduction of reoffending?

Answer 4

14%

Question 5

what is the % of victim satisfaction?

Answer 5

85%

Question 6

what are the main outcomes of restorative justice?

Answer 6

reduction in reoffending

victim satisfaction