reparation

• what is reparation?

  this is the act of making amends for a wrong that has been done by providing payment or other assistance to those who have been wronged. it aims to compensate victims through victim surcharge. there is an increasing number of schemes that bring offenders and victims together so that offenders can make direct reparation. this can include letters of apology or fixing any physical damage done. This is known as restorative justice
• what is victim surcharge?

  this is when money goes into charities and groups to help support victims and witnesses of crimes. this concept also includes reparation of society as a whole which can be done through unpaid work
• what is community payback?

  community payback was brought in 1976 and is when offenders take on community work after committing their offense. they wear distinctive jackets to increase public confidence and make them easily identifiable. it allows for there to be a positive outcome of crime and helps protect the public. It also reduces the chance of reoffending because they are learning transferrable skills for employment.
• how does left realism link to reparation?

  left realists have a practical approach to crime and believe that crimes are caused by relative deprivation. they favor community payback and restorative justice because it focuses on a practical solution for a long term change and produces a more equal society
• how does functionalism link to reparation?

  functionalists would support restorative justice because it allows offenders to reaffirm boundaries of what is right and wrong. it also allows for them to face their crime and restore social cohesion
• what are some strengths of reparation?

  One strength is that it allows for the restoration of social cohesion. it is also supported by functionalists because it allows offenders to build a shared value consensus of what's right and wrong. it also gives victims closure and peace of mind
• what are some limitations of reparation?

  it could cause trauma and distress to the victims of the crime if they have to see the offender again. offenders may also not be able to realize their mistakes and therefore not be able to restore justice and social cohesion