restorative justice EVALUATION Flashcards

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it is flexible (unlike custodial sentencing)

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  • Programmes can be administered in numerous ways (not just face-to-face)
  • Schemes can be tailored to the situation and the individuals
  • However, this makes it difficult to identify its effectiveness
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Sherman and strang 2007

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found that only 11% of criminals reoffended after restorative justice, compared to 37% of a matched control group

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it relies on offenders feeling remorse

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  • The offender may be motivated to participate in order to have a reduced sentence or to avoid prison
  • Offenders must feel genuine remorse, otherwise, it is ineffective in reducing recidivism
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it can be expensive because:

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  • Skilled and trained professionals are required
  • Time-consuming
  • High drop-out rates
  • However, it might be cheaper than running overcrowded prisons
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ethical issues

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although it is voluntary, victims may relive frightening and upsetting experiences

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not everyone agrees

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The organisation Women’s Aid have called for a legislative ban on the use of restorative justice in domestic violence cases, as they believe it is inappropriate

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