dealing with offending behaviour: restorative justice programmes Flashcards
primary aim of restorative justice?
To help rebuild relationships between the offender, the victim, their family, and the community at large.
What does restorative justice encourage the offender to do?
Take responsibility for their crime.
What is the link between recidivism and locus of control according to research?
An external locus of control leads individuals to blame external causes for their actions rather than internal decisions.
What are the key parties required for restorative justice programmes to be effective?
Offender, victim, and community.
What is one technique used in restorative justice to facilitate communication?
Face-to-face meetings.
What is mediation in the context of restorative justice?
A meeting between the offender and victim, accompanied by a trained mediator who manages discussions.
What does indirect mediation involve?
Communication between the offender and victim is passed through a mediator without face-to-face contact.
According to Braithwaite (2004), what is a key emphasis of restorative justice programmes?
Giving the survivor a voice and showing the offender the emotional consequences of their behavior.
What is the focus of restorative justice programmes?
Positive outcomes from mediated discussions.
Do mediated discussions in restorative justice need to occur in traditional courtroom settings?
No, they do not need to occur in traditional courtroom settings.
What actions can an offender take to show remorse in restorative justice?
Make apologies and pay for or fix damages to the survivor’s property.
Who sets the guidelines for actions taken by survivors, offenders, and mediators in restorative justice?
The Restorative Justice Council.
What did Latimer et al (2005) find about the effectiveness of restorative justice schemes?
RJ was significantly more effective than traditional nonrestorative approaches in increasing satisfaction, restitution compliance, and reducing recidivism.
