Restorative Justive

Question 1

Main assumptions of RJ

Answer 1

The offender realise the consequences of their actions for the victims and to improve the relationship with the victims by repairing the damage they have caused

Question 2

3 stages to restorative justice

Answer 2

Seeking cooperation
- from victims and the offender

Face to face meetings and mediation
- neutral setting
- victim ask for answer and say what they want to offender
- trained mediator accompanied both parties = manage discussion and offer support

Practical reparation
- offender repairs damage they have done

Question 3

Strengths

Answer 3

Research
- investigated offenders reaction to RJ found that offenders responded positively towards it and there was a decrease in reoffending after participating

Cost effective
- strang found that face to face meetings led to reduction of recidivism
- cost effective and successfully deal with offending behaviour

Question 4

Weaknesses

Answer 4

• Victims find it Harder to meet face to face than anticipated which may limit positive outcomes
• only work if victims and offenders agree to it therefor cannot be applied to all offenders eg murders