Restorative justice

• What are restorative justice programmes based on?

  Principles of offenders 'paying back' victims
• How does restorative justice change the emphasis of criminal offences?

  From state needs to individual victim needs
• What does John Braithwaite suggest about crime and justice?

  Crime hurts, justice should heal
• What are the two main focuses of restorative justice?

  Victim recovery and offender rehabilitation
• What are the key features of restorative justice programmes?

  • Trained mediator supervises meetings
  • Non-courtroom setting for voluntary meetings
  • Face-to-face or remote meetings
  • Survivors confront offenders about impact
  • Active involvement of all parties
  • Focus on positive outcomes for all
• Who may participate in the restorative justice process besides the offender and survivor?

  Community members like friends and family
• When can restorative justice occur in relation to trials?

  Pre-trial, during sentencing, or alongside prison
• What is restitution in the context of restorative justice?

  Monetary payment for harm caused
• How can restitution be emotional in restorative justice?

  By rebuilding survivor's confidence and self-esteem
• What is the role of the Restorative Justice Council (RJC)?

  Establish standards for restorative justice use
• In what areas does the RJC advocate restorative practice beyond crime?

  Schools, workplaces, hospitals, and communities
• What are the strengths of restorative justice according to research?

  • Positive outcomes for survivors
  • High satisfaction rates (85% satisfaction)
  • Survivors feel closure (60% report feeling better)
• What do Wood and Suzuki argue about restorative justice processes?

  They may not be as survivor-focused as claimed
• What does the research suggest about recidivism rates in restorative justice?

  Lower rates compared to custodial sentencing
• Which type of offenders showed a larger reduction in recidivism rates?

  Offenders convicted of violent crimes
• What limitation of restorative justice is highlighted by Van Gijseghem?

  Offenders may abuse the restorative system
• What must offenders genuinely feel for restorative justice to be successful?

  Regret for the hurt caused
• Why might not all offenders benefit from restorative justice?

  Due to potential dishonorable intentions