restorative justice

Question 1

Changing the emphasis

Answer 1

Crime seen as against survivor not against state - healing process for both offender and survivor

Question 2

Features

Answer 2

Trained mediator with face to face or online letting, active involvement, may involve community

Question 3

Sentencing and restitution

Answer 3

Alternative to prison or reduced sentence - can be financial, practical or emotional

Question 4

Restorative justice council

Answer 4

Monitors standards, supports survivors m, promotes wider use for conflict e.g. in schools

Question 5

Needs of survivor

Answer 5

85% felt satisfied
78% recommended
60% felt closure
2% felt worse
COUNTERPOINT
survivors may be used to help rehabilitate offenders

Question 6

Recidivism

Answer 6

Offenders who did RJ less likely to reoffend according to meta-analysis - best effects with one to one contact

Question 7

Remorse

Answer 7

Offenders intentions may not be honourable e.g. used to avoid or reduce a sentence rather than feeling genuine remorse

Question 8

Domestic violence

Answer 8

NPCC policy against use in domestic violence due to power imbalance shouldn’t be kept together. HOWEVER, positive results in couples wanting to stay together