Sherman and Strang Flashcards
what does restorative justice aim to do ?
provide victims with an opportunity to explain the impact of the crime an acknowledgement to the harm caused a chance to ask questions some control and choice peace of mind about the future
what should r/j be ?
voluntary for all parties and to seek a positive outcome
it is respectful and not degrading for either parties
how do victims of crime benefit ?
express feelings
contribute their views about what is required to put things right
help victims to heal emotionally
what are some disadvantages of r/j?
time consuming and emotionally draining
could cause both parties more distress
what did s and s look into ?
restorative justice for preventing re-offending
what is the aim of the research?
to look at restorative justice in practice and measure its effectiveness in terms of re-offending
what was the procedure ?
a content analysis on 424 papers on r/j (secondary data)
from these 36 studies were found that compared re-offending rates with those that were part r/j rates and those who were not
what’s the findings for the re-offending ?
rigorous tests in diverse samples have found substantial reductions in repeat offending
more effective when there is a personal victim
works differently for all types of people
what was the findings for the victims effect ?
victims do benefit from face to face r/j but is unclear of other forms of r/j/
when a victim willingly meet offenders face to face , they obtain short-term benefits for their mental health by reduced post-traumatic stress symptoms
reduce their lifetime risk of heart disease
reduce heath costs paid by tax
what conclusions can be drawn from this research ?
strong evidence to suggest that r/j is effective
there is support for its increased use , especially with young, first time offenders
