Review:
Restorative Justice
overall review score: 4.5
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Restorative justice is an approach to justice that focuses on the needs of the victims and the offenders, as well as involving the community. It is a process where all the parties with a stake in a particular offense come together to resolve collectively how to deal with the aftermath of the offense and its implications for the future.
Key Features
- Victim-centered
- Offender accountability
- Community involvement
- Healing and restoration
Pros
- Emphasizes healing and restoration over punishment
- Can lead to lower rates of recidivism
- Empowers victims by involving them in the resolution process
Cons
- Requires willingness and cooperation from all parties involved
- Not suitable in cases where there is a significant power imbalance between parties