What are the financial implications of restorative justice?
• Restorative justice can reduce the prison population and related costs. The UK Restorative Justice Council claims that for every £1 spent on restorative justice, £8 is saved in custodial costs, court costs, and police time.
How does restorative justice benefit the community?
• Restorative justice can foster a supportive community environment, with initiatives like peace circles, where community members engage to offer support to victims and reintegrate offenders, preventing reoffending.
