dealing with offending behaviour : restorative justice

Question 1

restorative justice

Answer 1

offender reconciles with the victim of their crime so they see the impact of their crime

Question 2

roles in restorative justice

Answer 2

offender = encouraged to take responsibility
victims = active role and explain the effects of their crime
usually with custodial = reduction in sentencing

Question 3

key features

Answer 3

-focus on acceptance of responsibility
-meet outside of court setting
-all parties
-focus on positive outcomes for both

Question 4

sentencing and restitution

Answer 4

-if face to face not possible then offender may pay compensation
-match needs of survivor

Question 5

strength

Answer 5

positive outcomes from 7 year study (shapland)
-85% survivors report satisfaction
-78% would recommend = useful
-should want to take part in RJ for it to work

Question 6

strength

Answer 6

RJ leads to reduction in recidivism (meta-analysis)
-compared to controls
-RJ less likely to re-offend (especially violent)
-violent is personal and burglary is not

Question 7

weakness

Answer 7

factors
-expensive
-required skills
-trained professionals
-time consuming
-high drop-out rates

Question 8

weakness

Answer 8

relies on intentions of offender
-may use RJ to get a reduction in sentencing or to meet survivors
-not honourable = abuse system