Restorative Justice Programmes Evaluation Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main limitation of restorative justice programmes?
A
May not satisfy public demands for retribution/punishments as it is seen as a soft option where offenders may pretend to show remorse when they don’t really
2
Q
How is restorative justice limited in its appropriateness to different crimes?
A
Some victims may refuse to meet with an offender as they fear intimidation, especially with more serious crimes
