Restorative Justice Flashcards
1
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restorative justice
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- system of dealing with crime
- focuses: rehab of the offender through reconciliation
- offender sees impact of their crimes
- high control and support
2
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how is RJ conducted?
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- both sides give statements face-to-face
- offender may give restitution
- service within community reflects nature of crime
- used in workplaces, schools, and hospitals
3
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regulating RJ
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- regulated by restorative justice council
- must be voluntary for all parties, respectful, and degrading for either parties
- focus: +ve outcomes for both, accept responsibility, +ve change for offender
4
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aims of RJ
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1) offender: rehab, reducing recidivism
2) victims: aid healing, overcome trauma
3) community: create a safer community w/ less crime
5
Q
Watchel and McCold 2003
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- identified RJ as giving correct balance between control and support
- operates on two dimensions
- control and punishment
- support and rehab
6
Q
high control, low support
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punitive - custodial sentences
7
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low control, high support
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permissive - rehab, fines
8
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high control, low support
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neglectful - not caught + punished
