A strength is evidence suggests a positive outcome
The results of 7 year research project showed 85% of survivors report satisfaction with the process and 78% would recommended it to others.
60% of survivors said they felt better, enabling the to feel closure and help them move on.
2% said it made them feel worse.
however, the restorative processes are not as survivor focused reported, the process can become distorted, when survivors are used to rehabilitate offenders rather than being helped themself. Suggesting the victims needs may be seen as secondary to rehabilitation of offender