Restorative Justice

Question 1

What does restorative justice put an emphasis on?

Answer 1

Focus on the needs of the individual, to come to terms with the crime and move on. Instead of enforcing the law and punishing
Braithwaite - healing and empowerment

Question 2

The key principles of restorative justice

Answer 2

• focus on acceptance (positive changes that occur>punishment)
• outside courtrooms (face to face)
• active involvement
• focusing on positive outcomes for individuals who have engaged in wrong doing (the next steps)

Question 3

Variations of restorative justice: reasons why program is flexible

Answer 3

Not all face to face
To make it up to victims, may make financial restitution, repairing damaged property

Question 4

AO3: justice work of the community

Answer 4

Punishment is decided by the public rather than a courtroom

Question 5

AO3: considers interest of victims and offenders

Answer 5

Empowerment of victims and offenders held accountable

Question 6

AO3: proportionate punishment

Answer 6

Victim has a voice, able to express what punishment they think is suitable

Question 7

AO3: Restitution > Retribution

Answer 7

Focus on putting lives together rather than punishment

Question 8

AO3: Focus on the future

Answer 8

Forward looking