Restorative Justice - Sherman & Strang Flashcards

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Aim of Sherman & Strang

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To look at good practice in restorative justice and to reach a conclusion

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Sample of Sherman & Strang

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An internet search including the words ‘restorative’, ‘justice’, with ‘reoffending’ or ‘recidivism’ or ‘mediation’

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Procedure of Sherman & Strang

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Two researchers analysed all the research found by the internet search

  • Sample of offenders on an RJ programmes was compared with a similar sample who did not experience RJ
  • Yielded 36 studies
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Results of Sherman & Strang

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Reductions in re-offending were found for violence and property crime - RJ does not work for all cases

  • More effective with a personal victim
  • More effective when violence is part of the crime
  • Victims viewpoint, provided they have been willing to participate

Can reduce mental health by reducing post traumatic stress disorder

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Conclusions of Sherman & Strang

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Strong evidence that RJ is effective in some cases and there is support for its increased use, perhaps beginning with young offenders.

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